Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care within an orthopedic unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients/families, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
- Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate complex cases involving postoperative orthopedic needs, sports injuries, degenerative conditions, and trauma.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.
Unit Highlights:
- Low patient-to-nurse ratio (4:1).
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment with a focus on professional growth.
- Exposure to diverse orthopedic cases and advanced care techniques.
Join a highly regarded orthopedic team committed to excellence, innovation, and staff well-being within a nationally recognized program.