Acute Care Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide comprehensive postoperative and medically complex patient care in an acute setting. The role emphasizes monitoring recovery, wound management, and safe medication administration to support optimal outcomes.

The nurse will educate patients and families on care plans, devices, and safety, while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and smooth discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong clinical assessment skills for complex postoperative patients.
• Able to safely manage wounds, devices and medications.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient recovery, vital signs, and overall clinical status.
• Manage wounds and surgical devices, ensuring proper care and documentation.
• Administer medications and therapies according to orders and protocols.
• Assess pain levels and identify potential complications; escalate when needed.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, wound management, medications, and safety.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care and safe discharge planning.

Skills

Postoperative care

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

Medication administration

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation accuracy

Escalation of concerns

Job description

Role Summary: Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical and medically complex patients in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient recovery, vital signs, and overall clinical status.
• Manage wounds and surgical devices, ensuring proper care and documentation.
• Administer medications and therapies according to clinical orders and protocols.
• Assess pain levels and identify potential complications; take appropriate action and elevate concerns.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, wound/device management, medications, and safety instructions.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail for complex postoperative patients.
• Ability to manage wounds, surgical devices, and medication administration safely.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Collaborative mindset with proven coordination capabilities across care teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, documentation accuracy, and timely escalation of concerns.