Post-Operative Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Surgery

Job overview

The Post-Operative Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Surgery role is onsite in Fort Smith, AR. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mercy’s outpatient surgery services and the care of postoperative patients. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates postoperative care, documents findings, and coordinates with physicians and other professionals. The role helps maintain safe, quality care through competent post-anesthesia nursing, pain management, and attention to patient and family needs.

What you'll do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate postoperative patient care according to the plan of care and departmental standards
• communicate and document findings
• oversee care and services provided by ancillary and other professionals
• manage unit supplies and equipment
• collaborate with physicians and interdepartmental personnel
• maintain post-anesthesia skills and follow safety and infection-control policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

post-operative care

outpatient surgery

fort smith ar

mercy

post-anesthesia care

pain management

cpr

acls

medical-surgical experience preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for eligible team members.

Why this role

The posting prefers one year of hospital or medical-surgical experience and lists two years of hospital medical-surgical experience as preferred; CPR and ACLS are required.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.