Registered Nurse - Recovery, Full-time

ScionHealth; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Recovery Unit on a full-time basis. You will provide post-anesthesia care, monitor vitals, and support patients through recovery.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to safety standards. You will document patient status, educate families on post-discharge care, and collaborate with surgical teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in Wyoming.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers professional nursing care in recovery unit.
• Monitors vital signs and patient status.
• Comforts patients as they wake from anesthesia.
• Checks surgical site for bleeding or swelling.
• Documents care provided and communicates patient status.
• Educates patients and families on post-discharge care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma program

RN licensure (Wyoming)

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.