RN – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – PRN

Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care setting, focusing on orthopedic surgical patients. They practice in a supportive environment guided by evidence-based standards, professional models, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the nursing process - assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation - using critical thinking and individualized care.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care, partnering with patients and families to meet their goals.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through effective communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for colleagues, fostering a healthy and professional work environment.
• Participate in protocol development, resource management, and data collection to improve care delivery and reduce adverse events.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor's Nursing degree preferred.
• Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification required.
• Experience with direct patient care preferred.
• Proficiency in English, strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and effective time management.
• Ability to use technology effectively in clinical practice and respond calmly to emergencies.

Additional Requirements: Commitment to professional development, adherence to healthcare policies, and participation in quality improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned to support optimal patient care.