PRN RN OR

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS seeks a Registered Nurse in the OR to provide expert perioperative care. You will assess patient status, implement individualized plans, maintain aseptic technique, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, accurate documentation, effective hand-offs, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• One year GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.
• BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or current.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment or current.
• GI Nursing certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
• Develop an individualized perioperative plan of care.
• Protect the patient from injury and adhere to safety protocols.
• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment and report unsafe conditions.
• Speak up about safety concerns and advocate for the patient.
• Handle specimens per facility policy.
• Maintain universal precautions and time-out procedures.
• Communicate patient status to the care team throughout the continuum.
• Administer medications using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Maintain aseptic technique and plan of care.
• Provide patient monitoring and care aligned with policies.
• Ensure instruments and scopes are prepared and functioning.
• Maintain tissue perfusion and normal physiology postoperatively.
• Protect patient from infection and ensure privacy and dignity.
• Provide education on nutrition, medications, pain, and psychosocial responses.
• Involve patient/family in decisions about perioperative care and recovery.
• Demonstrate collaborative teamwork and participate in quality improvement.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Complete hand-offs concisely and effectively.
• Delegate tasks per applicable nursing acts and regulations.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Patient advocacy

Aseptic technique

Communication

Education

RN licensure

BLS/BCLS certification

ACLS certification

GI Nursing certification (preferred)

Job description

• Location 10720 Nall Avenue,Overland Park, KS, 66211,United States
• Employee Type PRN Non-Exempt

Description

Registered Nurse OR

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
• Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care by implementing:
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Speaking up about safety concerns, acting as the patients advocate.
• Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
• Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy
• Communicating the patient’s current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.
• Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration
• Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique .
• Implementing the plan of care including the following interventions:
• Providing nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures .
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
• Ensuring surgical instruments and scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Maintaining instruments and accessories in working order . Troubleshooting and recognizing malfunctions.
• Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid- base balances at or above baseline levels.
• Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
• Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection.
• Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.
• Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.
• Involving the patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process
• Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Transfer care as applicable.
• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate , concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
• Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.
• Document episode of care accurately, timely , completely, and legibly.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings , and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Licensure :

• One year of GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 6 months of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Specialty certification in GI Nursing is preferred.