RN PreOp PACU - ICC

Kids for the Future; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center seeks a PreOp - PACU Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge, following critical pathways and the facility's mission and values.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, monitoring perioperative status, managing pain and post‑operative care, ensuring safety, and providing education. Active collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and timely hand‑offs are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of PreOp, PACU, or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of employment or current ACLS.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months or current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery.
• Assess patient status perioperatively.
• Provide nursing care and monitoring per policies.
• Transfer care and hand-off reporting.
• Document episode of care accurately and timely.
• Demonstrate effective communication with team and stakeholders.
• Act as patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Participate in quality review and safety initiatives.

Education

Nursing licensure

Job description

• Location 10720 Nall Avenue,Overland Park, KS, 66211,United States
• Employee Type PRN Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Registered Nurse PreOp - PACU

The Pre Op -PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge . The PreOp -PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. The PreOp -PACU RN prepares the patient for surgery and cares for the patient post-operatively with on-going nursing assessment including vital signs, point of care testing, reviewing medical history, and frequently re-assessing the patient to ensure optimal outcomes . The PreOp -PACU RN is responsible for pain management, medication administration and discharge instructions. ThePreOp -PACU RN is part of the peri-operative clinical nursing team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare patient for surgery.

Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.

Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care by:

Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – Moderate sedation and Monitored anesthesia care.

Assessing patient status at intervals in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Providing nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures .

Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.

Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid- base balances at or above baseline levels.

Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.

Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection.

Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.

Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.

Involving the patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process

Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.

Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.

Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.

Transfer care as applicable.

Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate , concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.

Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.

Document episode of care accurately, timely , completely, and legibly.

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.

Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.

Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.

Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.

Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information

Comply with al l KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.

Actively participate in team meetings, trainings , and daily safety huddles.

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Licensure :

One year of PreOp , PACU, or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.

Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.

Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification

Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 6 months of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.

Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course within 6 months of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.

Specialty certification in GI Nursing is preferred.