Recovery Nurses - Weekend Sessions - Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital inShrewsbury inShrewsbury PUBLISHED
FRI 27 SEP 2024
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Key duties also involve maintaining detailed documentation of patient care, assisting with discharge planning, and ensuring that patients understand their post-operative instructions. This position requires a compassionate and skilled nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact on patients' health and well-being during their recovery.
We are looking for compassionate and skilled Recovery Nurses to join our team in the ENT surgery clinic. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional care to patients recovering from various ENT surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
Your responsibilities will include closely monitoring patients vital signs, managing pain relief, and administering medications as prescribed. You will educate patients about post-operative care, addressing any questions or concerns they may have regarding their recovery and potential complications.
Collaboration with the surgical team is essential, as you will communicate any changes in patient condition, ensuring timely interventions. Your clinical expertise and empathetic approach will play a critical role in fostering a positive recovery experience, enabling patients to regain their health and quality of life. Join us in delivering outstanding post-operative care in our ENT surgery clinic, where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!
Patient Monitoring: Closely monitor patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory status, to ensure stable recovery.
Post-Operative Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon arrival in the recovery area, identifying any immediate complications or concerns related to the surgery.
Pain Management: Administer prescribed pain relief medications and assess their effectiveness, adjusting as necessary to ensure patient comfort.
Patient Education: Provide comprehensive information to patients about post-operative care, including wound care, activity restrictions, and signs of potential complications.
Communication: Collaborate with the surgical team to relay important information regarding the patient's condition and any observed changes during recovery.
Emotional Support: Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or anxieties during the recovery process.
About us
Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Recovery Nurse to join our team in the ENT surgery clinic. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional post-operative care to patients recovering from various ENT surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Monitoring: Closely monitor patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory status, to ensure stable recovery.
- Post-Operative Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments upon patient arrival in the recovery area, identifying any immediate complications or concerns related to the surgery.
- Pain Management: Administer prescribed pain relief medications and assess their effectiveness, adjusting as necessary to ensure optimal patient comfort.
- Patient Education: Provide comprehensive education on post-operative care, including wound care, activity restrictions, and signs of potential complications.
- Communication: Collaborate with the surgical team to relay important information regarding the patient's condition and any observed changes during recovery.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, medication administration, and recovery progress in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Emotional Support: Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or anxieties during the recovery process.
- Discharge Planning: Assist in planning for patient discharge, ensuring they have the necessary resources and follow-up appointments, and confirming their understanding of post-operative instructions.
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