Role Summary: Provide immediate post-operative care for surgical patients, ensuring safe, evidence-based management and rapid response to complications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver airway support and ongoing cardiac and neurological monitoring.
- Perform wound care and assess surgical sites and overall patient status.
- Monitor for complications, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Assess, document, and communicate patient findings accurately.
- Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery expectations, and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills focused on post-operative patients.
- Proficiency in airway support, cardiac/neuro monitoring, and wound care.
- Ability to respond quickly to urgent changes and provide safe, evidence-based care.
- Clear documentation and effective communication with patients, families, and care teams.
- Willingness and readiness to provide on-call coverage during select non-business hours.