Ortho Spinal Surgery Clinical Nurse - (Days or Nights)

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption support

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro spine unit, focusing on elective surgeries such as joint replacements and back surgeries. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while educating patients and families on post-treatment needs.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and proactive communication of care plans.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with two years of experience
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care and educate on illness management
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality and compliance
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the team and patients
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards to ensure safe work practices

Skills

Strong assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety in fast-paced environments

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care within a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro spine unit, focusing on elective surgeries such as joint replacements and back surgeries. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, educating patients and families on post-treatment needs, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and proactive communication of care plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree
• Licensure: RN license required
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and two years of experience
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Key Duties

• Promote patient and family-centered care and educate on illness management
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and compliance
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the team and patients
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards to ensure safe work practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability and retirement benefits, including 401(k) match and automatic contributions
• Tuition assistance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and adoption support