RN PreOp ASU

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off programs

Job summary

Wesley Healthcare in Wichita is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide essential post-operative care for surgical patients. Responsibilities encompass airway management, patient monitoring, and initial wound treatment. The role demands effective collaboration with surgical teams and flexibility for on-call duties.

Potential candidates must have a Registered Nurse Diploma and obtain specific certifications shortly after starting. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered to promote well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and certifications within specific time frames.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and leadership skills.
• Ability to assess and document patient conditions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care and manage recovery processes.
• Monitor patients' neurological and cardiac status closely.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient assessment

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patient’s surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Position Details

• Self / preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
• Staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care

What you will do in this role

• 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), therapy, 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

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse Diploma

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time‑away‑from‑work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.