Role Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse in this role provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care orthopedic surgical setting. They utilize evidence-based practices, conduct comprehensive assessments, and develop personalized care plans to optimize patient outcomes. The nurse partners with patients and families, ensuring effective communication and cultural sensitivity. They collaborate with team members to deliver coordinated care, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and support professional development by mentoring others. The role emphasizes adherence to legal, ethical, and safety standards, including organizational policies and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing processes including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Deliver relationship-based, culturally competent, patient-centered care.
- Partner with patients and families, ensuring clear communication and involvement in care planning.
- Coordinate safe, quality care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and documentation.
- Engage in performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practice activities.
- Support resource management and protocol development for best practice outcomes.
- Mentor and serve as a preceptor to promote a qualified workforce.
- Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and organizational policies and standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years direct patient care nursing experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) via single-state or multi-state compact license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management, critical thinking, and technological proficiency.