Registered Nurse

Neosho-Memorial-Regional-Medical-Center; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN in Outpatient Surgery at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient education, efficient registration, and thorough nursing assessment to support safe recovery.

The role supports minimally invasive procedures, complies with AORN standards, and may require varied hours. Qualifications include Kansas RN licensure, BLS/ALS/PALS certifications, and preferred BSN; experience is

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kansas or ability to obtain licensure.
• BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications required or pursued within specified timeframes.
• NRP certification preferred but not required.
• ASPAN certification preferred but not required.
• Computer literacy or ability to learn computer operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Educate patients and families about the care plan.
• Assist with registration process and ensure efficient flow.
• Support minimally invasive procedures and follow AORN standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned or during varying hours.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure in Kansas

BLS certification

ALS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

ASPAN certification (preferred)

Job description

The RN in the Outpatient Surgery area provides pre-operative and post-operative care for the patient undergoing operative or other invasive procedures. Emphasis is placed on pre-operative education including review of the patient’s plan of care with the patient and family, efficient registration process, and thorough nursing assessment. Post-operatively, nursing care is given to ensure the patient’s safe recovery, to meet individual care needs and to provide post-discharge care instructions. The RN in Outpatient Surgery assists with minimally invasive procedures. AORN standards are followed.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned. May be required to work varying hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• BSN preferred but not required

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:

• Current Kansas RN License or ability to obtain licensure, per Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations.
• BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• ALS - Obtains RQI ALS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• PALS - Obtains RQI PALS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Course completion with current card preferred but not required.
• ASPAN - American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing - Certification preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as an RN preferred but not required.
• Computer experience preferred or ability to learn computer operation.