Graduate Nurse - Orthopedics

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care in an Orthopedics unit, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This entry-level role supports new graduates transitioning into professional nursing practice, with night shift, full-time hours, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-care needs.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care in a specialized Orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs. They educate patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration. The role involves developing and modifying individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and participating in professional development activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation
• No prior experience required
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a healing environment
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-care needs
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needsDevelop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities
• Engage in ongoing professional development

Additional Information

This role is full-time, night shift, with a possible sign-on bonus. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being. The position is designed to support new graduates transitioning into professional nursing practice.