Registered Nurse PreOp

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, were transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow.

Join us!

At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care.

Apply today for our Registered Nurse Pre-Op opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

* Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule

* Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff

* Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room

* Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement

* On-call is required during select non-business hours

What you will do in this role:

* Evaluate patients prior to surgery

* Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process

* Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification

* Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy

* Recognize and respond to patient emergencies

* 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), surgeons, surgical technologists 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

* Average 20 cases per day in preop, responsible for prepping patients for surgery, and discharging patients home after recovery

* Schedule:

6:30a-5p; 4 shifts per week with variable day off; 3-4 call shifts in an 8 week period (mostly revolving around weekends) plus 1 holiday call per year

What qualifications you will need:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Current state nursing license required.

* BLS certification required upon hire. PALS certification required within 6 months of employment.

* Excellent interpersonal and team skills required. Basic computer knowledge preferred.

* Minimum of one-year nursing experience in critical care (ICU, ED) or PACU required.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

* Wellbeing 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 (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing 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

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Womens & Children's healthcare services. We offer the…