The CTS (cardiothoracic surgery) Preoperative Nurse Educator role focuses on providing education and support to patients preparing for cardiothoracic surgery. As a CTS Preoperative Nurse Educator, you have the opportunity to spend dedicated one-on-one time with patients and their families, ensuring they understand their upcoming procedure, preoperative medication instructions and holds, and what to expect throughout their surgical journey. Education includes preparing patients for their ICU stay immediately after surgery, their recovery on the Step-Down Unit, and the overall postoperative process. This role allows for meaningful patient interaction, helping to reduce anxiety, improve understanding, and promote a smoother surgical and recovery experience.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Changes culture to one that is family centered and customer friendly throughout the surgical process.
Integrates and trains staff in appropriate department/service for an additional support to patients and their families preoperatively, and postoperatively.
Promotes Hospital Services through communication with staff surgeon, OR personnel, patient, and patient family/significant other during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of the surgical experience.
Training and education of staff for identification of psycho-social needs of patient’s family/significant other’s during the Perioperative period both within and outside the Perioperative division.
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
Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN will be required to sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at the time of hire and must complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire into this role.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree Nursing
2 or more years operating room experience
Required Licensure and Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri
Knowledge Requirements
Must be prepared to interact with patients/families making a complaint or grievance, and sudden requests for information
Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ID:
R-55297
Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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