Orthopedic Clinical Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Belleville, IL is seeking an Orthopedics Clinical Nurse to deliver expert, patient-focused care across the orthopedic continuum.

You will assess pre- and post-operative patients, coordinate pain control, educate patients and families, and collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and the care team to improve outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nursing skills with orthopedic patient care experience.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage perioperative needs.
• Effective collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient- and family-centered teaching skills.
• Commitment to safe practice, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage pre- and post-operative patients.
• Coordinate pain control and support mobility to optimize recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and the care team to improve functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and safe mobility.
• Support safe mobilization and monitor patient progress for quality and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing

Perioperative care

Pain management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Orthopedics Clinical Nurse delivers expert, patient-focused care across the orthopedic continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage pre- and post-operative patients.
• Coordinate pain control and support mobility to optimize recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and the care team to improve functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and safe mobility.
• Support safe mobilization and monitor patient progress for quality and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong clinical nursing skills with orthopedic patient care experience.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage perioperative needs.
• Effective collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient- and family-centered teaching skills.
• Commitment to safe practice, quality, and continuous improvement.