RN Med Surg Ortho
Core
Registered Nurse providing 24-hour collaborative patient care for adults with musculoskeletal problems on a 28-bed orthopedic unit, including pre- and post-operative care for hip and knee replacements.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Med-Surg/Orthopedic)
Builds
Patient care plans and discharge education for orthopedic surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient assessment, care planning, patient/family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, telemetry monitoring
Preferred skills
Specialty certification in orthopedics or med-surg
Technologies
Telemetry systems, Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; develop teaching strategies for patients and families; partner with interdisciplinary team including therapists and case managers; document care in health records.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC