Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Health Here; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Registered Nurse for General Surgery/Med Surg to provide compassionate, evidence-based post-surgical care.

The role focuses on patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, discharge education, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe transitions and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state.
• Strong clinical judgment in post-surgical nursing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor post-operative status.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Provide wound care and other post-surgical nursing interventions.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions and care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and an interdisciplinary team to manage complex patients.
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

RN Licensure

Clinical judgment

Postoperative care

Effective communication

Evidence-based practice

Patient safety

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse for General Surgery/Med Surg, providing compassionate, evidence-based post-surgical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor post-operative status.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Provide wound care and other post-surgical nursing interventions.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions and care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and an interdisciplinary team to manage complex patients.
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of post-surgical nursing care.
• Ability to deliver compassionate care and communicate effectively with patients and teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement.