Registered Nurse Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction

Are you seeking new career opportunities as a Registered Nurse in Surgery? We have an exciting position available for you to join our organization, a leading provider in healthcare services.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Access to various services at little to no cost, including prescription drugs, behavioral health support, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional Benefits: Options for dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, and pet insurance.
• Emotional and Financial Wellbeing: Free counseling services and resources.
• 401(k) Plan: A 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay, depending on your years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Enjoy a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family Support: Benefits for fertility and family building through Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral Services: Assistance for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer Discounts: Access to discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement Assistance: Services for rollover and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education Support: Assistance with tuition, student loans, certification, and scholarships for dependents.
• Recognition Program: Acknowledgment of colleague contributions.
• Time Off: Paid time off, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Health Assistance Fund: Free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse will primarily function as a circulating nurse, although scrubbing skills 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 OR team. The Registered Nurse will deliver therapeutic and administrative services essential for patient and family care, aligning with our organization’s mission. This position involves caring for patients across all developmental stages, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Scheduled shifts will include on-call responsibilities.

Position Details:

• Self-scheduling options available four weeks in advance for better predictability.
• A culture that promotes mutual respect and teamwork among surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in advanced equipment, including surgical instruments and patient positioning tools, to enhance safety and workflow efficiency.
• Regular rounding with unit leaders to ensure your feedback on patient care and surgical workflow is valued.
• On-call duties required during specific non-business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients prior to surgery.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and the peri-operative process.
• Manage patient preparation, including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification processes, including briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and adherence to universal protocols as per hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies effectively.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate as a vital member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care independently.
• Monitor patient conditions throughout your shift and document any changes along with the care provided.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.

Qualifications:

• Preferred prior experience in surgery.
• Experience in circulating and scrubbing is advantageous.
• If new to the OR, a minimum of 2 years of progressive acute care nursing experience is preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree required.

About Us

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 with compassionate care. Our team includes world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians, providing exceptional experiences and advanced medical treatments for all age groups. We are recognized for our pioneering work 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 also include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

We are proud to have 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. As Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., co-founder of our organization, said, “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”

Application Process

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity that promotes personal growth, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Nurse Surgery position. We review applications promptly and will reach out to highly qualified candidates for interviews. Unlock your potential 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.