Full-Time Clinical Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Live Well Homecare; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation following established standards of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans while safeguarding patient well-being in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree with RN licensure.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and compliance, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients or caregivers, ensuring clear communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides comprehensive direct patient care within orthopedic nursing, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established standards of care.

Role Overview:

Provides comprehensive direct patient care within orthopedic nursing, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and compliance, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients or caregivers, ensuring clear communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree with RN licensure.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Culture:

Join a highly regarded orthopedic unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, dedicated support staff, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The unit cares for diverse orthopedic conditions, providing opportunities for professional growth in a positive, supportive culture focused on patient outcomes and staff well-being.