Registered Nurse Recovery Room PRN - Ambulatory Surgery

Prime Healthcare • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

South Kansas City Surgicenter is seeking a Registered Nurse for its recovery room in an ambulatory surgery setting. The perioperative RN has responsibilities in both pre-operative care and post-anesthesia care. Before surgery, the RN assesses patients, reviews medical histories, prepares patients for procedures, and supports informed consent and understanding of pre-operative instructions. In the PACU, the RN monitors patients recovering from anesthesia, manages pain and other symptoms, evaluates vital signs and recovery progress, and provides discharge education and follow-up instructions.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
• Previous critical care or PACU experience, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• PALS (AHA) certificate.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, including reviewing medical history and current health status, before surgery.
• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures and address their concerns or questions.
• Ensure patients understand and follow pre-operative instructions, including fasting protocols and medication management.
• Start IV lines, administer pre-operative medications, and prepare documentation.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and recovery progress immediately after surgery.
• Provide post-operative care, including pain management and treatment of nausea and other symptoms.
• Communicate patient findings and status to anesthesiologists and surgical teams.
• Confirm that patients meet discharge criteria and provide post-operative care instructions to patients and caregivers.

What This Job Offers

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