Registered Nurse Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Introduction

Are you seeking the career advancement opportunities you desire as a Registered Nurse in Surgery? We have an exciting position available for you to join our organization, a leader in healthcare services across the nation.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career growth, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses prescription drug and mental health services, along with complimentary telemedicine and AirMed medical transport.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Access to free counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your tenure.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family support benefits, including fertility assistance and adoption support through Progyny.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts available through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support for tuition, student loans, certification, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our teams consist of dedicated and compassionate professionals. Are you interested in a role as a Registered Nurse in Surgery where your commitment to fostering positive patient experiences is appreciated? If you are passionate about caring for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We value your expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse will primarily function as a circulating nurse, although skills in scrubbing are beneficial and utilized in patient care. This role involves providing and overseeing patient care under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Director in collaboration with the operating room team. The Registered Nurse will deliver therapeutic and administrative services essential for patient and family care, aligning with our organization’s mission. In the 701 Surgery unit, the nurse will care for patients across all five PNDS developmental categories (Children aged 1-12, Adolescents aged 13-18, Adults aged 18-64, and Seniors aged 65 and older). Nursing positions require both scheduled shifts and on-call commitments.

Position Details:

• Self-scheduling preferences will be posted four weeks in advance to provide predictability in your work schedule.
• A culture that promotes mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Ongoing investment in equipment, including surgical instruments and patient positioning tools, to ensure optimal patient safety and workflow efficiency in the operating room.
• Regular rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your feedback on patient care and surgical workflow improvements is valued.
• On-call duties are required during select non-business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients prior to surgical procedures.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the procedure and peri-operative processes.
• Take responsibility for patient preparation, including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Engage in surgical site verification processes, including briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and adherence to universal protocols as per hospital policy.
• Identify and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a vital member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, collaborating with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and others.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care independently.
• Monitor patient conditions throughout your shift, documenting any changes and the care provided.
• Educate patients and their families/caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Qualifications Required:

• Previous experience in surgery is preferred.
• Experience in circulating and scrubbing roles is advantageous.
• If new to the operating room, a minimum of two years of progressive acute care nursing experience is preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Educational qualifications include a Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.

Our facility is a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and emergency room located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. We are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our community by providing compassionate care. Our team includes world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians, offering exceptional experiences and advanced medical treatments for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We are recognized as a leader in cancer care, housing a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. Our offerings include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you are seeking a role that offers fulfillment and opportunities for personal growth, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Nurse Surgery position. We review all applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Explore the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.