Orthopedics Nurse

• Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engages in ongoing professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness.

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license required; no prior experience necessary, but two years of experience is preferred.
• Orthopedics and/or medical-surgical experience is advantageous.

• Provides compassionate, patient-focused care on a specialized orthopedic/neurologic unit.
• Supports professional growth, collaborates within interdisciplinary teams, and adheres to standards of nursing care.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient education, safety, and professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.