Surgery Registered Nurse

Job Summary Position: Surgery Registered Nurse Position Details Weekend Option: Days - Saturday/Sunday Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning to enable 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 No Travel Required Responsibilities 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 Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support Registered Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse Diploma Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service); Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Overland Park Regional Medical Center