Registered Nurse RN Operating Room

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A health services provider in Kansas City is looking for a passionate Registered Nurse OR to join their team. The role involves evaluating and preparing patients for surgery, providing education, and collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure patient safety. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, employee stock purchase plans, and education assistance. Candidates should be registered nurses with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN (Registered Nurse) qualification required.
• Registered Nurse Diploma is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation including intravenous therapy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient education

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient empathy

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

We are currently offering a $20,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced RN's. This bonus is for eligible candidates and cannot be combined with other bonuses or HCA loans/scholarships.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Registered Nurse OR today with Research Medical Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse OR. We care for our community!

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule.
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning to help you do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room.
• 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.

What you will do in this role

• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse Diploma.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.