Inpatient Surgical Nurse

Proforma Health; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Illinois is seeking an Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on surgical units. You will conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments, administer medications, manage pain and wounds, and monitor patients while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and case managers.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families and participation in rounds and discharge planning to support smooth recoveries.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nursing skills and patient education abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork for coordinating care.
• Commitment to safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor pain and wound management.
• Provide ongoing patient monitoring and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and case managers.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and discharge plans.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Safety

Job description

Role: Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on surgical units, including

• comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments
• medication administration
• pain and wound management
• ongoing patient monitoring
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and case managers. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and discharge plans.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong clinical nursing skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities. Commitment to safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Opportunities

Engage in clinical training, mentorship, and professional development within a supportive, inclusive environment aimed at excellence and community impact.