Surgery RN (Scrub/Circulate) – Impactful Patient Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgery unit at Olathe Hospital. The RN will provide scrub and circulate roles within the surgical team, coordinating care using the nursing process and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, adherence to medication safety, and active participation in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• RN uses nursing process to coordinate patient care.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and interprofessional team.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses readiness to learn and delivers individualized teaching plans.
• Maintains professional conduct with patients, families and staff.
• Adheres to medication safety policies and order writing formats.
• Leads and mentors team members; delegates appropriately.
• Develops and evaluates care plans adapting to patient condition changes.
• Performs comprehensive assessments for effective patient care.
• Leverages technology for patient care delivery and compliance programs.

Skills

Teaching plan to patient/family

Professional communication

Leadership & mentorship

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgery unit at Olathe Hospital. The RN will provide scrub and circulate roles within the surgical team, coordinating care using the nursing process and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, adherence to medication safety, and active participation in continuous professional development.