Registered Nurse (Outpatient Surgery Prep and Recovery)

Aura Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide pre- and post-procedure care in our outpatient prep and recovery unit. You will assess patients, initiate IVs, administer medications per orders, and monitor recovery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, document diligently, and contribute to a high-quality patient experience in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Missouri.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with IV placement and medication administration.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before and after procedures.
• Initiate IVs and manage related nursing needs.
• Administer medications per orders and protocols.
• Monitor patients during recovery and identify changes.
• Educate patients and families on care instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain documentation and support a safe, high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Clinical assessment

IV placement

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Prep and Recovery

Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care for surgical and interventional patients in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting. Deliver evidence-based care while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Assess patients before and after procedures
• Initiate IVs and manage related nursing needs
• Administer medications per orders and established protocols
• Monitor patients during recovery and identify changes promptly
• Educate patients and families on care instructions and expectations
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain documentation and support a safe, high-quality patient experience

Qualifications/Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Proficiency with IV placement and medication administration
• Effective communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment