Registered Nurse - Post Surgical
About The Position
Post-Surgical Services at Memorial is a 22-bed unit designed to care for patients recovering from a wide range of procedures, including orthopedic, general surgery, urology, bariatric, gynecology, plastic, and oral/maxillofacial surgeries. Nurses on this unit play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, manage pain, and move confidently through the recovery process after both planned and unexpected surgeries. The team has been instrumental in the hospital's Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certifications for total knee and total hip replacements. Nurses work closely with surgeons, therapy teams, dietitians, and wound care specialists to provide well-rounded, patient-centered care that supports both physical healing and emotional recovery. This is a unit where teamwork is strong, continuing education is encouraged, and nurses are supported in growing their careers through specialty certifications and leadership that invests in professional development.
Requirements
- Active Indiana RN license or valid compact RN license
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certifications
- Leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Help patients regain strength.
- Manage patient pain.
- Assist patients in moving confidently through the recovery process after both planned and unexpected surgeries.
- Provide well-rounded, patient-centered care that supports both physical healing and emotional recovery.
- Work closely with surgeons, therapy teams, dietitians, and wound care specialists.
Benefits
- Continuing education is encouraged
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
