Role Summary
Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-surgical and medically complex patients in an acute care setting. Monitor patient recovery and condition, manage wounds and surgical devices, administer medications and prescribed treatments, and assess pain and potential complications. Deliver patient and family education, ensuring understanding of care needs and discharge requirements.
Key Duties
- Monitor vital signs, recovery progress, and overall clinical status
- Manage wounds and surgical devices, including observation and appropriate care
- Administer medications and treatments according to clinical orders
- Assess pain levels and identify/respond to complications
- Educate patients and families on procedures, care plans, and discharge instructions
- Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, patient-centered discharge
Required Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring abilities
- Medication administration and treatment management proficiency
- Wound and surgical device care knowledge
- Effective communication and patient/family education skills
- Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team