Role Overview: This position involves providing compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in an acute care orthopedic surgical setting. The RN will perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams is essential to deliver individualized care that respects cultural diversity.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate safe, high-quality care through effective documentation and communication methods.
Partner with patients and families via bedside reports, rounds, and education, aligning care with patient goals.
Promote teamwork by practicing collaboratively, supporting performance improvement, and participating in shared governance.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor to foster a skilled workforce and a positive work environment.
Advance evidence-based practice, participate in research, and uphold organizational policies and safety standards.
Contribute to protocol development, resource management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with direct patient care preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values contributions, fosters growth, and prioritizes patient care excellence.