Registered Nurse - Surgical PCU

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an RN to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for complex postoperative patients in a collaborative setting. You will assess patients, monitor status, administer medications, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in quality initiatives to improve outcomes and teamwork on the unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure.
• Post-operative care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about recovery and care plans.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Support effective unit teamwork and communication.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Communication

EMR documentation

Quality improvement

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Progressive Care Unit

Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for complex post-operative patients in a collaborative, academic medical environment.

• Assess patients, monitor clinical status, and identify/report changes promptly.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and understanding of care plans.
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
• Support effective unit teamwork and communication.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure and strong clinical judgment for post-operative care.
• Proficient medication administration and patient monitoring skills.
• Strong communication, education, and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with accurate EMR documentation practices.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.