Clinical Nurse - Orthopedics

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Vetted Solutions in Missouri is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide specialized orthopedic nursing care in a hospital unit, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans and educate patients and families.

The role focuses on safe, high-quality care for postoperative, sports-related, degenerative, and traumatic orthopedic conditions, with opportunities for professional growth within a top-ranked orthopedic program and a teamwork-focused work culture.

Formación

• High school diploma or associate degree in nursing; current nursing license or eligibility within 90 days.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in orthopedic or acute care settings is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care within established standards and guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-discharge care.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or associate degree in nursing

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview: The Clinical Nurse provides specialized, patient-centered orthopedic care in a recognized hospital unit. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring safety and quality standards. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and adapt treatments based on patient responses. The role involves managing a diverse patient population with post-operative, sports-related, degenerative, and traumatic orthopedic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care within established standards and guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-discharge care.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or associate degree in nursing; current nursing license or eligibility within 90 days.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in orthopedic or acute care settings is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Additional Information: The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a top-ranked orthopedic program, with a focus on teamwork and staff well-being. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off, fostering a positive and supportive work culture.