Surgical Stepdown RN - Patient Care & Discharge Readiness

Rosaires Care; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Perryville, MO seeks a Registered Nurse for surgical stepdown to provide complex post-surgical care in a dedicated stepdown setting. You will monitor vitals, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains, coordinating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to implement individualized care plans.

You will educate patients and families on care needs and assist with safe discharge planning, ensuring high-quality post-operative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical monitoring abilities.
• Competence with medication administration and post-operative care.
• Experience managing wound care and drains.
• Effective teamwork and communication across disciplines.
• Ability to educate patients and support discharge readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical nursing care in a stepdown setting.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer prescribed medications and manage wounds and drains.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care needs, and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Rosaires Care in Perryville, MO seeks a Registered Nurse for surgical stepdown to provide complex post-surgical care in a dedicated stepdown setting. You will monitor vitals, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains, coordinating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to implement individualized care plans.

You will educate patients and families on care needs and assist with safe discharge planning, ensuring high-quality post-operative outcomes.