Acute Care Surgical Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for an Acute Care Surgical Specialties unit. You will provide evidence-based, patient-centered care to post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients, with a focus on safety and outcomes.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, wound and drain care, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. EHR documentation and ongoing professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based, patient-centered RN care in acute post-op surgical patients.
• Accurate medication administration and monitoring.
• Competence in wound and drain care with documentation.
• Ability to educate patients and families about care and discharge.
• Experience with EHR and clinical tech.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment and monitor for surgical complications.
• Administer medications safely.
• Provide complex wound and drain care with documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and discharge information.
• Maintain accurate records in the EHR and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Wound and drain care

Communication and teamwork

EHR proficiency

Clinical technologies

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in an Acute Care Surgical Specialties unit providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment and ongoing monitoring for surgical complications.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Provide complex wound and drain care, ensuring appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs, procedures, and discharge-related information.
• Utilize advanced technology and maintain accurate records in the EHR.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and support continuous professional development.

Key Qualifications / Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, medication administration proficiency, expertise with complex wound/drain care, effective communication and teamwork, and comfort using EHR systems and current clinical technologies.