PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse

Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lenexa! Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Lenexa. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join us as we build a team committed to excellence. This new facility represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up.

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Join us as we launch our new ASC Center and help us build something exceptional from the very beginning. We are seeking an experienced Pre. Op/PACU Charge Nurse who can work in Pre-Op and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role is vital in ensuring the highest quality of perioperative care for our patients, contributing significantly to our mission of delivering exceptional orthopedic services.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing activities in Pre. Op and PACU, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for scheduled orthopedic case volumes. Serve as the clinical resource and on-floor supervisor for RN, LPN, and patient care technician staff throughout the shift. Manage patient flow and room turnover to maintain OR schedule efficiency and minimize delays.

Mentor and support nursing staff, particularly those new to ambulatory orthopedic care. Monitor and manage patients recovering from general, regional, and neuraxial anesthesia, with expertise in pain management for orthopedic postoperative patients. Provide thorough discharge instructions with emphasis on orthopedic-specific precautions, wound care, DVT prophylaxis, weight-bearing status, and follow-up care.

Oversee proper medication management, including controlled substance handling and documentation per DEA and facility policy. Conduct and document daily environmental safety rounds and equipment inspections. Experience Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Kansas, in good standing. Minimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ambulatory surgery or outpatient setting preferred.

Experience in Pre. Op and/or PACU nursing required; dual competency in both areas strongly preferred. We provide a robust benefits package, including: Rich PTO Accruals 6 company paid holidays Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision 401(k) with a company match Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Many other voluntary benefits available