Orthopedic Extended Recovery RN — Post-Op Care & Discharge

OrthoNebraska; Oakview (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska is seeking an Extended Recovery RN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for post-operative orthopedic patients requiring extended recovery or overnight observation. You will monitor conditions, manage pain, and promote early mobility in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals.

The role involves preparing patients for discharge home, ensuring safe recovery, and adhering to safety standards throughout the

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age /weight of the patients served.
• Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.
• Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcome.
• Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Job description

OrthoNebraska is seeking an Extended Recovery RN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for post-operative orthopedic patients requiring extended recovery or overnight observation. You will monitor conditions, manage pain, and promote early mobility in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals.

The role involves preparing patients for discharge home, ensuring safe recovery, and adhering to safety standards throughout the