Registered Nurse (Surgical Stepdown)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a Surgical Stepdown unit to provide high-acuity post-surgical care with close patient monitoring.

You will manage complex IV therapy, support pain control, and recognize post-operative complications while collaborating with surgeons, hospitalists, and the care team. Education for patients and families and safe transitions of care are essential elements of this role.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with surgical/stepdown post-op experience.
• Expertise in complex IV therapy management and patient monitoring.
• Strong clinical judgment to identify and address complications.
• Effective communication and teamwork across clinical disciplines.
• Compassionate education and support for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity post-surgical nursing care with close patient monitoring.
• Manage complex IV therapy and monitor related treatments.
• Assist with pain control and respond to post-operative complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and discharge instructions.
• Ensure safe transitions of care and continuity of services.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure

IV therapy

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient education

Job description

Role: Part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a Surgical Stepdown unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity post-surgical nursing care with close patient monitoring.
• Manage complex IV therapy and monitor related treatments.
• Assist with pain control and recognize/respond to post-operative complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and discharge instructions.
• Ensure safe transitions of care and continuity of services.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with strong surgical/stepdown post-op assessment skills.
• Expertise in complex IV therapy management and patient monitoring.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to identify and address complications.
• Effective communication and teamwork across clinical disciplines.
• Compassionate patient/family education and support.