PreOp​/PACU Charge Nurse

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Lenexa - Center for Advanced Orthopedics. 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. Team members will play a key role in shaping the culture, delivering exceptional service, and helping us provide outstanding care and support to our patients and community.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• No call, No weekends, No nights or holidays!
• Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability