Registered Nurse - Pre and Post Surgery

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will perform pre-operative assessments, verify histories and medications, monitor vitals, manage pain, and assist with post-operative care and education.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care and maintain meticulous documentation of patient progress and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Valid RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a patient-focused, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, verify patient histories and medications, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, manage pain, and assess surgical sites during post-operative care.
• Provide patient education on recovery and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse for Pre and Post Surgery

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, verify patient histories and medications, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, manage pain, and assess surgical sites during post-operative care.
• Provide patient education on recovery and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a patient-focused, collaborative environment.