Surgical Stepdown RN - Clinical Growth & Education

Mercy; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Stepdown unit to deliver complex post-surgical care, monitor vitals and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. The role involves collaborating with physicians, therapists, and staff to implement personalized care plans and to educate patients and families for safe discharge.

You will contribute to Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth, with opportunities for ongoing clinical education and advancement within a

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Stepdown unit.
• Experience with post-surgical care and telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to educate patients and families and support safe discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical care and monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer medications and manage wounds and drains.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families and support discharge.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Post-surgical care

Medication administration

Wound care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Mercy seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Stepdown unit to deliver complex post-surgical care, monitor vitals and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. The role involves collaborating with physicians, therapists, and staff to implement personalized care plans and to educate patients and families for safe discharge.

You will contribute to Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth, with opportunities for ongoing clinical education and advancement within a