Surgical Recovery RN — Collaborative Team, Growth & Certification

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

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.