Registered Nurse - Acute Care Surgery

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an Acute Care Surgery Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based, high-quality postoperative care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will perform assessments, monitor patients, and coordinate care with surgeons and the care team.

In this role, you will educate patients and families, administer medications, document meticulously in the EHR, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state and acute care clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in medication administration and postoperative nursing care.
• Effective communication and teamwork with surgical and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ability to educate patients and families about care needs and recovery.
• Strong EHR documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage post-operative care and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and support safe, effective treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery.
• Ensure accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.

Skills

RN licensure

Acute care expertise

Medication administration

Communication & teamwork

Patient education

EHR documentation

Job description

Role: Acute Care Surgery Registered Nurse providing evidence-based, high-quality care for surgical patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage post-operative care and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and support safe, effective treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery.
• Ensure accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in acute care.
• Proficiency in medication administration and post-operative nursing care.
• Effective communication and teamwork with surgical and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ability to provide clear patient and family education.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in the EHR.