Surgical Recovery Nurse

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a Surgical Recovery unit, delivering high-quality post-operative care for patients transitioning from surgery to recovery.

The role emphasizes assessing post-anesthesia patients, managing pain and surgical sites, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure safe discharges and effective patient education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of post-operative protocols and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring post-anesthesia patients.
• Managing pain and surgical sites.
• Administering IV medications.
• Responding to changes in patient condition using evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied health staff.
• Documenting care in the EMR.
• Educating patients and families.
• Supporting safe discharges or transfers.

Skills

RN License

Assessment skills

Communication

Post-op protocols

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Surgical Recovery unit to deliver high-quality post-operative care to patients transitioning from surgery to recovery.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing and monitoring post-anesthesia patients
• Managing pain and surgical sites
• Administering IV medications
• Responding to changes in patient condition using evidence-based protocols
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied health staff
• Documenting care in the EMR
• Educating patients and families
• Supporting safe discharges or transfers

Qualifications And Skills

• Current Registered Nurse license
• Strong assessment and clinical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of post-operative protocols and patient education

Join a collaborative culture with access to clinical resources and opportunities for professional growth and certification.