Registered Nurse – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – Full-Time Day Shift

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care - Ortho Surgical, providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing processes (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Partner with patients and families through effective communication and patient education, ensuring their goals guide care plans.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and timely documentation.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for other nurses and healthcare staff.
• Participate in protocol development, data collection, and resource management to improve care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Diploma in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred).
• Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.

Additional Information

The role emphasizes professional development, compliance with healthcare standards, and participation in performance improvement activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.