Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

NMC Health; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Perioperative, based in Newton, Kansas. The role focuses on evaluating patient responses and ensuring progress toward optimal surgical outcomes within the perianesthesia unit.

Ideal candidates hold ADN or nursing diploma with BSN preferred; active Kansas RN license and CPR/BLS are required, with ACLS per unit discretion recommended.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (ADN) or nursing diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Foreign RN pre-licensure education may be acceptable if verified as comparable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient response to care and progress toward surgical outcomes.
• Provide perioperative nursing in perianesthesia setting.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Computer knowledge

Communication skills

Independent

Accountability for safe care

Education

ADN or nursing diploma

BSN preferred / foreign program comparable

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative (Full Time)

Location: Emergency Department (ED) - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Category: PERIANESTHESIA

POSITION SUMMARY: NMC Health is looking for a perioperative RN in our perianesthesia department. This role will be responsible for evaluation of patient response to care and progress toward great surgical outcomes. If you are looking to be part of an award-winning and nationally-recognized healthcare organization we would love to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and skills:

• 2. Develop interpersonal relationships with patients and families with an emphasis on caring
• 3. Computer knowledge required
• 4. Effective communication skills with ability to listen both verbally and non-verbally
• 5. Works independently and takes initiative on behalf of the patient
• 7. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for safe patient care.

Education and experience:

• 1. Associate degree (ADN) from an accredited school or nursing or diploma in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing desired; or
• 2. Has graduated from a foreign RN pre-licensure education program that: (i) has been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country; and (ii) has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a licensing board-approved pre-licensure education program.

Licensure, registration or certification:

• 1. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Kansas. Compact license is acceptable.
• 2. Current certification in CPR/Basic Life Support.
• 3. Recommended Certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support per unit discretion.