Registered Nurse - Recovery, Full-time

Description

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.

Recovery Unit

Full-time

Job Summary

Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.

Essential Functions

Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
Performs work under minimal supervision.
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Attentiveness.
Interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.

Licenses/Certifications

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.

Experience

Minimum 1 year nursing experience.

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