Graduate Nurse - Integrated Spine

Role Overview

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards. They will care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures related to degenerative spine conditions, traumatic injuries, complex reconstructions, tumors, and revisions in a newly integrated inpatient spine unit.

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards. They will care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures related to degenerative spine conditions, traumatic injuries, complex reconstructions, tumors, and revisions in a newly integrated inpatient spine unit.

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication use.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.

• ADN or BSN degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience necessary; new graduates eligible.
• Ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• Strong communication, assessment, and collaboration skills.