Surgical Registered Nurse

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Surgical Unit to provide compassionate, evidence-based post-operative nursing care. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for safe recovery and positive patient outcomes.

Key activities include delivering post-operative care, coordinating care plans, collaborating with surgeons and the interdisciplinary team, and upholding safety and quality standards across the unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and competency in post-operative nursing.
• Ability to apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered post-operative care with monitoring and assessments.
• Coordinate individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and the care team.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and improvement standards.

Job description

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Surgical Unit

Provide compassionate, evidence-based post-operative nursing care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions to support safe recovery and strong patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered post-operative care, including monitoring, assessment, and response to clinical changes.
• Coordinate and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to optimize recovery.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and proficiency in post-operative care.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and the nursing process.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate care across disciplines.
• Commitment to patient safety, excellence, and ongoing professional development.