Registered Nurse – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – Full-Time Day Shift

Role Overview:
The RN – Acute Care – Ortho Surgical is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. They practice within a clinical environment guided by evidence-based standards, professional models, and organizational policies, ensuring adherence to nursing ethics and the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities:

Performing comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using critical thinking and individualized approaches.

Partnering with patients and families through effective communication, education, and shared decision-making, respecting cultural diversity.

Ensuring accurate documentation and fostering teamwork through interdisciplinary collaboration and respectful communication.

Supporting performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance care quality.

Mentoring and serving as a resource to other nurses and staff, contributing to workforce development.

Developing protocols and optimizing resource utilization to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
Active RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
Associates or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation, with the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, emergency response environment.