Ortho Med-Surg Nurse: Post-Op Care & Recovery Lead

Provident Behavioral Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Ortho Med Surg Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced clinical unit. You will lead individualized nursing interventions and work closely with the care team to promote optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered assessment, effective pain management, mobilization support, and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care and manage complex needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated care.
• Proficiency in monitoring, complication recognition, and effective pain management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans for post-op and acute needs.
• Manage pain and support mobility and recovery.
• Monitor patients for complications and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, therapists, and support staff.
• Coordinate safe discharges and contribute to strong patient outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Provident Behavioral Health in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Ortho Med Surg Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced clinical unit. You will lead individualized nursing interventions and work closely with the care team to promote optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered assessment, effective pain management, mobilization support, and safe discharge planning.