Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Ortho Med Surg Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced clinical unit. You will lead individualized nursing interventions and work closely with the care team to promote optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered assessment, effective pain management, mobilization support, and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care and manage complex needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated care.
• Proficiency in monitoring, complication recognition, and effective pain management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans for post-op and acute needs.
• Manage pain and support mobility and recovery.
• Monitor patients for complications and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, therapists, and support staff.
• Coordinate safe discharges and contribute to strong patient outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Ortho Med Surg Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced clinical unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans for post-op and acute needs
• Manage pain and support mobility and recovery
• Monitor patients for complications and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, therapists, and support staff
• Coordinate safe discharges and contribute to strong patient outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care and manage complex needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated care
• Proficiency in monitoring, complication recognition, and effective pain management