Post-Op Surgical RN: Patient Recovery Specialist

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 44,083 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Hospital in Minot, ND is seeking an RN in Surgical Nursing to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery, support safe healing, and guide postoperative progression. You will perform assessments, manage pain, educate patients and families, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, therapy teams, and case management to coordinate discharge planning.

This role requires ND RN licensure and BLS; hospital experience is preferred and specialty certification is

Qualifications

• Current or temporary RN license in North Dakota or compact licensure.
• BLS certification within orientation period.
• RN program evidenced by licensure.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Specialty certification in area of practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed postoperative assessments, monitor vital signs and surgical sites, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, wound care, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with clinical standards and evaluate patient responses.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia teams, therapy providers, and case management to support effective recovery and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient education within the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families on postoperative care needs, incision care, mobility expectations, pain management strategies, and safety precautions.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to enhance surgical patient outcomes and support process improvement within the surgical nursing unit.

Skills

Postoperative assessment

Pain management

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN licensure (ND or compact)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Trinity Health Hospital in Minot, ND is seeking an RN in Surgical Nursing to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery, support safe healing, and guide postoperative progression. You will perform assessments, manage pain, educate patients and families, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, therapy teams, and case management to coordinate discharge planning.

This role requires ND RN licensure and BLS; hospital experience is preferred and specialty certification is