FULL-TIME
Posted Nov 6, 2026
Job Description
Registered Nurse – General Surgery
Provide comprehensive bedside care for pre- and post-operative patients on a general surgery unit. Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and surgical sites to support safe, evidence-based recovery. Administer medications and treatments, assess and document patient status, and respond to clinical changes.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver direct patient care before and after surgery, including continuous assessment and monitoring
• Manage pain and evaluate wound/surgical site conditions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology providers, and a multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications and therapies per clinical protocols
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning
• Document care and support quality and safety initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
• Active Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills
• Medication administration competency and knowledge of perioperative care
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment
Provide comprehensive bedside care for pre- and post-operative patients on a general surgery unit. Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and surgical sites to support safe, evidence-based recovery. Administer medications and treatments, assess and document patient status, and respond to clinical changes.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver direct patient care before and after surgery, including continuous assessment and monitoring
• Manage pain and evaluate wound/surgical site conditions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology providers, and a multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications and therapies per clinical protocols
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning
• Document care and support quality and safety initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
• Active Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills
• Medication administration competency and knowledge of perioperative care
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment
Additional Details
- City
- Concord
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- US
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