Registered Nurse Pre and Post Surgery

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre and Post Surgery to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to surgical patients. You will perform comprehensive pre-op assessments, verify histories and medications, and prepare patients for procedures. Post-operatively, you will monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess surgical sites, and provide education on recovery and discharge. Working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, you'll partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate documentation. Ascension offers robust professional development, continuous learning, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care to surgical patients following Ascension protocols
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain histories, and review medications prior to procedures
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and pain management as ordered
• Monitor vital signs, surgical sites, and overall patient status, escalating concerns promptly
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality standards in all clinical activities
• Support patient advocacy, comfort, and emotional needs in a compassionate manner
• Participate in ongoing training, competency development, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Pre-operative assessment
• Post-anesthesia care
• Medication administration
• IV therapy management
• Patient and family education
• Wound and surgical site assessment
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
• Infection control protocols
• Pain management