Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Live Well Homecare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a skilled post-operative nurse to provide immediate post-operative nursing care to surgical patients. You will monitor airway, cardiac, and neurological status, manage wounds, and document findings accurately.

You will educate patients and families on treatment plans, coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams, and respond promptly to complications while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Requires strong clinical assessment and critical thinking in post-operative care.
• Proficiency in monitoring airway, cardiac, and neurological function.
• Knowledge of wound care and complication management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver airway support and perform cardiac and neurological monitoring.
• Provide wound care and maintain safe, evidence-based patient management.
• Assess, recognize, and respond promptly to post-operative complications.
• Evaluate patient status, administer appropriate post-operative interventions, and document findings accurately.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and required follow-up care.
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Post-operative care

Airway monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Neurological monitoring

Wound care

Documentation

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Job description

Role:

Provide immediate post-operative nursing care to surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver airway support and perform cardiac and neurological monitoring.
• Provide wound care and maintain safe, evidence-based patient management.
• Assess, recognize, and respond promptly to post-operative complications.
• Evaluate patient status, administer appropriate post-operative interventions, and document findings accurately.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and required follow-up care.
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking in post-operative settings.
• Proficiency in monitoring and supporting airway, cardiac, and neurological function.
• Knowledge of wound care and complication management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide patient-centered education.

On-Call Requirement:

On-call availability during select non-business hours is required.