Perioperative Registered Nurse Job at South Kansas City Surgicenter, Overland Park, KS

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  • South Kansas City Surgicenter
  • Overland Park, KS

Job Description

Overview

Employment Type: PRN (Per Diem)

Shifts Available: 8-Hour Day Shift 

Hours: 7am to 4pm

Location: South Kansas City Surgicenter—Overland Park, KS 

A Perioperative Registered Nurse plays a dual role. In the pre-op phase, they prepare patients for surgery by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical assessments, and ensuring informed consent is obtained. These RNs manage presurgical anxiety and administer necessary medications. In the PACU or recovery phase, the RN monitors patients as they emerge from anesthesia, managing pain levels and observing vital signs to ensure stable recovery. Perioperative RN provides education on discharge instructions and necessary follow-up care. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, pain management, and patient education. These roles are essential for patient safety and effective perioperative care.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Pre-Operative Care:

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history and current health status, to prepare for surgery.
  • Educate patients and their families about the surgical procedure, addressing any concerns or questions.
  • Ensure pre-operative instructions are understood and followed, including fasting protocols and medication management.
  • Start IV lines, administer pre-operative medications, and prepare documentation.

Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU):

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and recovery progress immediately following surgery.
  • Provide comprehensive care, addressing pain management, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
  • Communicate findings and patient status effectively with anesthesiologists and surgical teams.
  • Ensure that patients meet discharge criteria and provide thorough post-operative care instructions to patients and their caregivers.

Join us as we strive to redefine excellence in healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply and become part of our committed healthcare family.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
  • Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Relief, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,

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