Registered Nurse Recovery Room PRN - Ambulatory Surgery

Prime Healthcare Shawnee Mission, KS 66211, US

Overview

South Kansas City Surgienter has a dedicated team of professionals and are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care are actively seeking new members. 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.

Responsibilities

A Perioperative RN plays a dual role. In the pre-op phase, the RN prepares patients for surgery by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical assessments, and ensuring informed consent is obtained. The PACU RN manages 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. The registered nurse 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.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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.

EDUCATION

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 a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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