Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery - Rotating
Core
Provide direct, age-specific nursing care to patients with orthopedic trauma, joint replacements, and spinal surgeries in a fast-paced surgical unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Trauma
Builds
Inpatient care for patients with traumatic injuries, joint replacements, and spinal surgeries
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orthopedic trauma care, wound care, external fixator management, medication administration, patient education, shift rotation management
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, academic health care experience, specialty certification
Technologies
External fixators, traction devices, multiple drains
Responsibilities
Administer prescribed medications and identify interactions, document direct care based on medical orders, anticipate and intervene in patient condition changes, organize work and delegate assignments to staff
Seniority
Entry to Senior, hands-on IC