Orthopedic Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Concord (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Orthopedic Unit to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to post-operative and acute orthopedic patients. The role emphasizes pain management, mobility, and safe recovery.

Key responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with physicians and therapists to support discharge planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient safety practices.
• Competence in post-operative orthopedic care, including pain management and wound care.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor progress closely.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Provide wound care and support fracture-related care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary support staff.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Post-operative care

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse (Orthopedic Unit)

Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to post-operative and acute orthopedic patients, emphasizing pain management, mobility, and safe recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor progress closely.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Provide wound care and support fracture-related care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary support staff.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient safety practices.
• Competence in post-operative orthopedic care, including pain management and wound care.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team.