Job Description

Recovery Nurse / Staff Nurse / Surgery Center / Diploma in Nursing / Orchard * Working days: Monday " Friday, 10am-7pm * Salary: $2500 - $3500 * Location: Paragon Orchard Duties of a Recov Recovery Nurse / Staff Nurse / Surgery Center / Diploma in Nursing / Orchard Working days: Monday ' Friday, 10am-7pm Salary: $2500 - $3500 Location: Paragon Orchard Duties of a Recovery Nurse Recovery nurses provide critical care to patients before and after surgery. Recovery nurses treat a wide range of patients. They clean wounds, administer medication and monitor the progress of the patients' conditions Before Surgery Work with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical nurses to prepare patients for surgery. To record vital signs, instruct patients on the details of the procedures and administer intravenous therapy and medication. Help doctors transfer patients to the operating room, and may be asked to clean wounds, sterilize equipment and make sure patients' rooms are ready for their arrival. To communicate with loved ones and inform them of patients' conditions. After Surgery After surgery, recovery nurses are patients' primary care givers. Monitor their vital signs, clean bandages and comfort patients when they wake up from anesthesia. Administer tests, analyze lab results and report back to surgeons and doctors. Track the progress of patients' conditions, and ensure patients receive adequate rest, food, fluids and nutrients. Teach patients how to clean their bandages, take medication and care for themselves after they leave the hospital