Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) - OR

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Perioperative RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Must have Operating Room (OR) experience and demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing practices and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients; Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population; Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care; Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities; Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team; Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit; Develops and updates the patient plan of care; Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy; Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis; Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.); Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence; Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine; Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals; Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate; Associate Degree Nursing; For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA; 1 or more years Experience as a Clinical Nurse; Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license); Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days; Must have Operating Room (OR) experience and demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing practices and surgical procedures

Nice to have

Bachelor Degree Nursing