Orthopedic Registered Nurse

About the role

Provide patient-centered acute orthopedic nursing care by conducting patient assessments, administering medications and ordered treatments, monitoring patient responses, and documenting nursing care accurately and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify changes in condition relevant to orthopedic care
• Administer medications and other ordered therapies
• Monitor outcomes and respond to patient needs and treatment effects
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses according to standards
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to support safe, effective care
• Educate patients and families and advocate for their needs to promote safe treatment and recovery

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Safe medication administration
• Accurate documentation
• Effective communication
• Patient and family education
• Teamwork with interdisciplinary providers