RN-Recovery, Full-time

ScionHealth; Lander (WY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming seeks a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room/ PACU to plan and administer professional nursing care to post-anesthesia patients. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and attentive care.

Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, an accredited nursing degree (BSN/ADN/Diploma), and active RN license with BCLS; ACLS as required by the facility. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting surgical patients and post-operative recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
• Monitor vital signs (heart rate, respiration, BP, oxygen).
• Provide comfort and assist with waking from anesthesia; may restrain patients if needed.
• Inspect surgical sites for bleeding or swelling.
• Document and communicate patient status and response to interventions.
• Educate patients on post-discharge wound care.

Education

BSN

ADN

Nursing Diploma

RN License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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.

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.