Orthopedic Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement options including a 401(k)

Education assistance

Legal counseling and insurance plans

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks an Orthopedic Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on a dedicated orthopedic floor within the RN Practice Act.

You will maintain a safe environment, use therapeutic communication, identify nursing problems, plan individualized care with interdisciplinary teams, supervise daily activities as charge nurse when needed, and participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Preferred clinical experience of at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic communication.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Identify nursing problems.
• Plan individualized care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the hospital's mission and vision.
• When acting as charge nurse, oversee daily activities.
• Assign staff based on patient needs and acuity.
• Serve as a clinical resource.
• Respond promptly to requests from physicians, staff, or patients.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Safe environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Role Overview

The Orthopedic Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN Practice Act on a dedicated orthopedic floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic communication
• Maintain a safe environment
• Identify nursing problems
• Plan individualized care through interdisciplinary collaboration
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Support the hospital's mission and vision

Leadership Duties

• When acting as charge nurse
• Oversee daily activities
• Assign staff based on patient needs and acuity
• Serve as a clinical resource
• Respond promptly to requests from physicians, staff, or patients

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure
• CPR certification
• Preferred clinical experience of at least one year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Wellbeing support
• Paid time off
• Retirement options including a 401(k) match
• Education assistance
• Additional perks such as legal counseling and insurance plans

Work Environment

Join a state-of-the-art facility with advanced orthopedic, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, and neonatal services, committed to compassionate patient care and continuous improvement.