Operating Room Registered Nurse

Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa!

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics 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. 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.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team
• Help establish processes and best practices from day one
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits

We are seeking individuals who:

• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Are committed to exceptional patient and customer experiences
• Bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive attitude

We are seeking an experienced OR Registered Nurse to provide direct, high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, foot/ankle and hand/upper extremity cases. The OR RN functions as a circulator, ensuring patient safety, infection control, and efficient case flow in a fast-paced ASC environment, and shares responsibility for turning over the OR and cleaning between cases.

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Circulate for orthopedic surgical cases (total joints, arthroscopy, spine, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, etc.)
• Perform pre-operative patient assessment, verification, and site marking confirmation per protocol
• Maintain sterile technique and a safe, organized OR environment
• Manage surgical positioning, including specialty positioning for joint procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and coordinate with scrub tech and surgical team
• Accurately document intraoperative care, implants, and supplies used (including implant log/tracking for joint replacements)
• Manage specimen handling and labeling
• Monitor patient status and hemodynamics throughout the procedure
• Coordinate with PACU for smooth patient handoff using SBAR
• Participate in surgical counts (sponge, sharps, instrument) per policy
• Ensure proper handling and turnover of orthopedic equipment (power tools, C-arm, tourniquets, traction devices)
• Perform or oversee OR turnover between cases, including terminal cleaning of surfaces, equipment, and the surgical suite to meet infection control and case-time standards
• Maintain compliance with AORN/TJC/state ASC accreditation and infection control standards

Experience/Education/Licensing.

• Minimum 2 years OR nursing experience required; orthopedic/ASC experience strongly preferred
• Experience with total joint replacement instrumentation and implants a plus
• Current Kansas RN license (or compact license)
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• CNOR certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift/position patients (up to 50 lbs. with assistance), and work in a fast-paced surgical environment, including room turnover and cleaning duties between cases.

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