Registered Nurse (Orthopedic Dept)

Core Responsibilities

• Functioning in the Charge Nurse role as needed
• Coinciding patient care with multidisciplinary providers
• Contributing to optimal clinical outcomes that prioritize quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness
• Ensuring compliance with MTF standards, policies, and evidence-based practices
• Conducting physical exams and obtaining comprehensive health histories
• Providing patient education, counseling, and health promotion
• Administering medications, performing wound care, and delivering other targeted nursing interventions
• Making patient care assignments aligned with staff competencies and scope of practice
• Recognizing adverse signs/symptoms and responding appropriately in emergency situations
• Communicating effectively with diverse teams, patients, and families to support care coordination
• Arranging specialty referrals and follow-up appointments
• Performing nursing duties outlined in the Task Order
• Participating in research efforts to support improved patient outcomes

Job Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• 1 year of RN experience within the last 2 years
• Active, unrestricted RN license
• Knowledge of orthopedic nursing practices strongly preferred

Skills

• Nursing Fundamentals
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Perioperative Care

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits
• 401K with company match
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Diverse, highly collaborative teams
• Encourages professional and personal development to position employees for success

Additional Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: None
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA CA San Diego
• Total Rewards: Includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Identity Verification Process: Advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans