Deaconess Health System

Registered Nurse - Surgery Care (RN)

Deaconess Health System  •  Jasper, IN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care and creating a seamless experience for patients from preparation through recovery. As a Surgery Care RN, you will play a key role in guiding patients through same-day surgical procedures, combining clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.

What You'll Do

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures.
  • Perform pre-operative assessments, including reviewing medical history, vital signs, laboratory results, medication history, and consent verification.
  • Educate patients and families on procedure expectations, recovery, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinate individualized plans of care and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Monitor and care for patients during Phase II post-anesthesia recovery, including pain management and discharge readiness.
  • Supervise and delegate care as appropriate while advocating for patient safety and positive outcomes.
  • Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress.

Required

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or another compact licensure state.

Preferred

  • BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
Deaconess Health System

About Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois.  Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State. 

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.

As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more. 

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1892
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