Part-Time Clinical Nurse

About the role

Provides comprehensive nursing care on an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established standards. Promotes patient-centered care by educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and cultural factors.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
• Support a healing environment through education and coordination of care across the continuum.
• Manage a diverse patient population with orthopedic needs, including trauma, degenerative conditions, and sports injuries.
• Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 4:1, with support from charge nurses and a collaborative team.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive unit culture focused on professional growth and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nursing program with RN licensure.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience preferred but not required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is a plus.
• Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive environment.