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RN Pre/Post Op

Independence, Missouri

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Posted Aug 22, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 23, 2026

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Role: RN Pre Post Op Responsibilities Conduct pre-operative assessments, review medical histories, verify patient consents, and educate patients and families on procedures and recovery. Monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess surgical sites, and coordinate safe discharges or transfers post-operatively. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. Qualifications & Skills Valid RN license. Experience in perioperative or surgical settings preferred. Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Skills for this role

Pre Operative AssessmentsVital Signs MonitoringPain ManagementSurgical Site AssessmentPatient EducationDischarge Planning

Requirements

  • RN
  • & Skills

About the employer

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Hiring organization

You are weighing Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association with a Wilmington, North Carolina base. What shows up clearly in current postings is practical move-and-shift detail rather than a single campus tour: a full-time night-shift LPN role lists a $5,000 sign-on…

4.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • LPN full-time night-shift posting states a $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • NICU night-shift Fort Myers base range listed at $85,000–$105,000
  • Relocation benefits named on the Fort Myers NICU posting

What reviewers flag

  • Concrete openings emphasize Fort Myers and Glens Falls relocation rather than a detailed Wilmington unit map
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios are not stated
  • Residency, tuition support, and career-ladder detail are not described
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Living in Independence, MO

Independence sits just east of Kansas City, offering small-town comfort with quick access to metro amenities. History buffs know it as Harry Truman's hometown, with a tidy downtown square and trailheads along the Little Blue River. It's a practical landing spot for nurses who want affordability and a quieter pace without leaving the Kansas City orbit.

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State price level · Missouri
9% below the national average
State index 90.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$60,339/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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