Ortho Nurse - Day Shift, Direct Patient Care & Teamwork

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit (Day shift). This full-time position focuses on coordinating patient care and ensuring safety through the nursing process.

You will perform direct patient care, collect histories, develop care plans, and rotate through units during rounds. Strong critical thinking and communication with the interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred; EP Lab experience may be required.
• Current AZ RN licensure and BLS certification required; additional certification per department may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts nursing care as needed for safe patient care.
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses conditions, and develops care plans; maintains documentation.
• Performs rounds and reviews shift reports; notes patient condition and notifies physicians of issues.
• Identifies and resolves safety issues; ensures aseptic technique and safe patient movement.
• Educates patients and families with appropriate informational materials and addresses concerns.
• Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, and standards; supports team members and TMCH values.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical care procedures

12-lead EKG

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit (Day shift). This full-time position focuses on coordinating patient care and ensuring safety through the nursing process.

You will perform direct patient care, collect histories, develop care plans, and rotate through units during rounds. Strong critical thinking and communication with the interdisciplinary team are essential.