Inpatient Post-Surgical RN: Ortho & Spine Care

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a skilled registered nurse to provide direct nursing care for post-surgical patients in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and patient education to support safe recovery and successful discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and effective communication with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing credentials with strong clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in post-surgical assessment and patient care.
• Ability to document care plans accurately and clearly.
• Strong patient and family education skills.
• Collaborative mindset and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-surgical patients in an inpatient unit specializing in orthopedic, spine, urological, plastic, and general surgery.
• Assess patient needs and clinical status.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary care team to support safe recovery.
• Assist with discharge planning through effective communication and continuity of care.

Skills

Licensed nursing credentials

Post-surgical assessment

Care plan documentation

Patient and family education

Interdisciplinary communication

Job description

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a skilled registered nurse to provide direct nursing care for post-surgical patients in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and patient education to support safe recovery and successful discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and effective communication with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.