PreOp RN - Surgical Care, No Nights/Weekends

Research Medical Center; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental care

Vision care

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine

Job summary

Research Medical Center is seeking a dedicated nurse to support patient care in the Operating Room, with no night shifts and no weekend work. You will evaluate patients pre‑operatively and educate families about procedures and the perioperative process.

You will prepare patients, verify surgical sites, participate in time-outs and post‑op debriefings, and work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence‑based care while continuously improving workflow.

Qualifications

• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• No nights, no weekends.
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for safe patient care and workflow.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement.
• On-call is required during select non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

Job description

Research Medical Center is seeking a dedicated nurse to support patient care in the Operating Room, with no night shifts and no weekend work. You will evaluate patients pre‑operatively and educate families about procedures and the perioperative process.

You will prepare patients, verify surgical sites, participate in time-outs and post‑op debriefings, and work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence‑based care while continuously improving workflow.