Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery

About the role

Medical Plaza Miller is a fast-paced, high-volume orthopedic clinic providing care to patients across the lifespan. We support a wide range of orthopedic specialties and have a collaborative, team-focused environment dedicated to delivering efficient, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Maintains a safe environment by monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, mobilizing resources, and collaborating with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles, and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Floats to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Experience typically requires 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM