Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

Job overview

Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) PRN at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. This is an onsite position. This role involves evaluating patients before surgery, providing education, managing preparation, and participating in surgical site verification. The RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

What we're looking for

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Experience

No experience Required

Skills & competencies

surgical services rn

rn

prn

registered nurse

wichita ks

wesley medical center

hca healthcare

hospital

nursing

per diem

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Education Assistance

Why this role

Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule. Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff. Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room. Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement. On-call is required during select non-business hours.

About the employer

Wesley Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.