Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse in Kansas City, MO

Description Are you seeking exciting career opportunities as a Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse? We prioritize what matters most to nurses—at home, at work, and throughout your career journey. Join Research Medical Center, a part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading healthcare provider. Are you looking to work in an environment where your voice matters? At HCA Healthcare, nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to caring for and improving lives. We offer numerous ways for nurses to contribute, including professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. At Research Medical Center, we value and partner with our nursing teams! Position Details: • Self/preferential scheduling available four weeks in advance for a predictable work schedule. • A culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff. • Continuous investment in advanced equipment and surgical tools to ensure patient safety and workflow efficiency. • Regular rounding with unit leaders and charge nurses to ensure your input on patient care and surgical workflow improvements is acknowledged. • Participation in on-call duties during select non-business hours is required. Key Responsibilities: • Perform preoperative evaluations of patients. • Educate patients and their families about the procedures and peri-operative processes. • Prepare patients for surgery, including managing intravenous therapy and administering preoperative medications. • Engage in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and adherence to universal protocols as per hospital policy. • Recognize and respond effectively to patient emergencies. • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting evidence-based practices and improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team comprising providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more. • Employ nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to ensure safe nursing care. • Continuously assess patients' conditions, monitor changes, and document all care provided. • Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up actions. Qualifications: • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must also be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. • Registered Nurse (RN) License. • Registered Nurse Diploma or equivalent qualification. Benefits: Research Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports your health, well-being, career growth, and retirement planning. Benefit options include: • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. • Well-being support, including free counseling and referral services. • Time off programs for paid leave, family leave, and disability coverage. • Savings and retirement resources including a 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and financial counseling. • Education assistance through tuition and student loan support, certification reimbursement, and partnerships with nursing colleges. • Additional benefits for family planning, legal support, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Please note that eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Nurses are a vital part of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we ensure nurses have the necessary tools and resources to provide exceptional patient care while advocating for the profession and shaping the future of nursing. Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed facility offering a wide range of medical services, including women's health, emergency care, trauma services, and various specialties. Research Psychiatric Center, part of the system, provides comprehensive mental health services for all age groups. Take the next step in your career. Apply for our Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse position today—qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.