Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

## Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

Join Our Preop/PACU Nursing Team

**Registered Nurse (RN) – Preop/PACU/Step-down | Manhattan Surgical Hospital**

Bring your clinical skill, calm confidence, and compassionate care to a fast-paced surgical team that supports patients through every step of their perioperative experience. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Preop/PACU/Step-down team and help provide safe, efficient, patient-centered care before and after surgery.

• Prepare Preop, PACU, and Step-down areas to safely receive and care for surgical patients.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, education, emotional support, and instructions for patients and families.
• Confirm key patient information, including allergies, medications, health history, consent, operative site, and responsible party.
• Start IVs, obtain vital signs, complete nursing assessments, follow provider orders, and document care accurately.
• Deliver post-operative care, including airway support, vital sign stabilization, pain and nausea control, safe emergence from anesthesia, discharge readiness, and patient education.
• Communicate with patients before and after surgery through pre-op and post-op phone calls.
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and support efficient patient flow throughout the perioperative setting.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and secure clinical areas while following facility policies and safety standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, required education, CQI activities, incident reporting, and emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned while upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

# What We’re Looking For

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Kansas.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to stay organized, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to push and/or pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• A dependable, professional team member who is committed to safe, respectful, high-quality patient care.

# Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are an RN who thrives in a surgical setting and enjoys supporting patients through a smooth, safe perioperative experience, we would love to hear from you.
## Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• Current CPR certification. ACLS certification. PALS certification
• Demonstrate ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.