Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority

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Kansas City, KS Until 10/5/2026 2+ years exp First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery

Days - Full Time, Mid Shift - Full Time

Cambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse in the Pre/Post department provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, 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 and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, 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 and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
  • Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • 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
  • 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-8586

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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About this role

Summary

Provides assessment, planning, and coordination of patient care in surgical units.

Job title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Kansas City, KS; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licenseBLS certification

Preferred skills

BSN

Specializations

preoperativepostoperativepatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, KS, USA

On-site City