Ortho Spine Nurse: Pre/Post-Op Care & Pain Mgmt

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortho Spine Nurse is seeking a registered nurse to provide specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures. You will deliver pre‑ and post‑operative care, perform focused neurovascular assessments, and support safe mobility and recovery.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families on spine precautions, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning, while collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment for orthopedic/spine populations.
• Expertise in perioperative nursing, neurovascular monitoring and pain management.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills for patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care team.
• Commitment to safety, quality and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operative care
• Conduct focused neurovascular assessments and monitor patient status
• Provide pain management and support safe mobility and recovery
• Educate patients and families on spine precautions, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care
• Practice in alignment with patient‑first, safety‑focused standards and evidence‑based care
• Participate in quality improvement and continuous learning initiatives

Skills

Clinical assessment

Perioperative nursing

Neurovascular monitoring

Pain management

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Ortho Spine Nurse is seeking a registered nurse to provide specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures. You will deliver pre‑ and post‑operative care, perform focused neurovascular assessments, and support safe mobility and recovery.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families on spine precautions, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning, while collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.