RN - Post Procedure

MedCadre; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking an experienced RN Post-Procedure to deliver specialized nursing care to patients recovering from diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain, and ensure safe discharge or transition to the next level of care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, effective communication with the healthcare team, and adherence to post-procedure protocols in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and eligible to practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in PACU or post-procedure settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-procedure patient assessments.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, and level of consciousness.
• Assess procedure sites for bleeding, infection, or complications.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments.
• Provide discharge instructions and education to patients and caregivers.
• Communicate patient status and handoff information to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow patient safety, infection control, and post-procedure protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Communication

Nursing skills

Education

RN License

Nursing degree

Job description

RN Post Procedure

Provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Post-Procedure RN will monitor patients for complications, manage pain and recovery needs, provide education, and ensure safe transition to discharge or the next level of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-procedure patient assessments.


• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, and level of consciousness.


• Assess procedure sites for bleeding, infection, or other complications.


• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments.


• Manage pain, nausea, and other post-procedure symptoms.


• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.


• Provide discharge instructions and education to patients and caregivers.


• Communicate patient status and handoff information to the healthcare team.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.


• Follow patient safety, infection control, and post-procedure protocols.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.


• Previous post-procedure, PACU, procedural, critical care, or emergency nursing experience preferred.


• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.


• Excellent communication and patient-care abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.