RN Operating Room

Job Description

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, your input in patient care is both valued and encouraged at every level. Whether through collaborative relationships with your direct supervisor or more structured opportunities via hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and the nursing profession.

Overview of the Role and Qualifications

Position Highlights:

• Self-scheduling options available four weeks in advance, providing predictability in your work hours.
• A culture that fosters mutual respect and teamwork among all surgical personnel.
• Ongoing investment in advanced equipment, including surgical tools and patient positioning aids, to ensure optimal safety and workflow in the Operating Room.
• Regular interactions with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your suggestions for patient care and surgical processes are considered.
• On-call duties required during specific non-business hours.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Assess patients prior to surgical procedures.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding the procedure and the peri-operative process.
• Take charge of patient preparation, which includes intravenous therapy, administering preoperative medications, and verifying surgical sites.
• 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 effectively.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Be an essential part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, collaborating with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and others.
• Consistently utilize 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 comprehensively.
• Educate patients and their families/caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.

Qualifications Required:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Diploma in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support , including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leave options.
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and partnerships with nursing colleges.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal support, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

“Nurses are essential and form the backbone of healthcare delivery. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and influence the future of nursing.”

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and services. We focus on delivering compassionate care and exceptional customer service to our patients. Visitor amenities include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services encompass Total Joints and Sports Medicine, and we also have an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. Additional services include Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services feature a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

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

If you see this opportunity as the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for the RN Operating Room position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are currently conducting interviews, so 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.