Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team in an acute care setting, focusing on orthopaedic surgical patients. They practice within a framework guided by evidence-based standards, professional ethics, and organizational policies, supporting system-wide performance improvement and shared governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform the Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and individualized care.
- Deliver relationship-based, culturally competent patient care, partnering with patients and families to meet their goals.
- Coordinate and document safe, quality care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Support professional development by mentoring and serving as preceptor, maintaining competency, and participating in performance improvement activities.
- Promote evidence-based practice, research, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Assist in developing protocols and optimizing resource utilization to improve care outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
- Experience in direct patient care preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and utilize technology effectively.
Additional Requirements: All certifications required upon hire; commitment to practicing within legal, ethical, and organizational standards.