REGISTERED NURSE

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for our Post-Surgical Acute Care unit. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered care, including assessment, medication administration, monitoring post-operative recovery and patient education. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and respect. This position offers professional growth, access to Wesley Healthcare/HCA resources and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Wichita community. Provide direct nursing care to adult post-surgical acute care patients in a hospital setting Perform ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, pain levels, and post-operative status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and ordered treatments safely and accurately Manage post-surgical wound care, surgical drains, catheters, and other devices according to evidence-based protocols Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with surgeons, hospitalists, and the interdisciplinary team Educate patients and families on procedures, pain management, mobility, infection prevention, and discharge instructions Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly and timely in the electronic health record Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to coordinate tests, procedures, and discharge planning Promote patient safety through adherence to infection prevention, fall reduction, and medication safety policies Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and follow hospital and regulatory standards of care Support teamwork by precepting new staff or students as appropriate and contributing to a positive, respectful work environment Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues to support personalized, patient-centered care Acute care nursing Post-surgical patient management Patient assessment and triage Medication administration and IV therapy Wound and drain care Post-operative pain management Use of electronic health records (EHR) Vital sign and telemetry monitoring Infection prevention and control Patient and family education Care planning and care coordination Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment Interdisciplinary team collaboration Basic life support and emergency response Critical thinking and clinical decision-making Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within specified timeframe of hire) Specialty certification in medical-surgical or post-surgical nursing preferred (e.g., CMSRN) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred if caring for pediatric patients Completion of accredited nursing program