Registered Nurse - Recovery, Full-time

SageWest Health Care; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming, seeks a full-time Recovery Unit Registered Nurse to provide expert nursing care in the post-anesthesia care unit. The role requires assessing patients, monitoring vitals, and ensuring a safe, comfortable recovery experience after surgery.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN or ADN, maintains current RN licensure, and possesses BCLS and ACLS as required by the facility. Collaboration with the surgical team and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BCLS and ACLS certification as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
• Monitors vital signs and patient status during recovery.
• Educates patients on post-discharge care and wound care as needed.
• Administers prescribed medications and documents care provided.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort; responds to emergencies.
• Collaborates with surgical teams to ensure smooth recovery workflow.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Attentiveness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Description

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women's health.

Recovery Unit

Full-time

Job Summary

Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.

Essential Functions

• Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.


• Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.


• Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.


• Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.


• Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.


• Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.


• Performs work under minimal supervision.


• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Problem-solving skills.


• Attentiveness.


• Interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.


• BCLS certification required.


• ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.