Role Overview:
Provides comprehensive nursing care on an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established standards. Promotes patient-centered care by educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and cultural factors.
- Participate in patient safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
- Support a healing environment through education and coordination of care across the continuum.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of Nursing program with RN licensure.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience preferred but not required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is a plus.
- Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive environment.
Key Duties:
- Manage a diverse patient population with orthopedic needs, including trauma, degenerative conditions, and sports injuries.
- Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 4:1, with support from charge nurses and a collaborative team.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive unit culture focused on professional growth and staff well-being.