Orthopedic OR Nurse – Perioperative Care

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role involves administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families within a supportive environment.

Essential functions include collaborating with the care team, monitoring patients, and maintaining infection control standards while participating in

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per the nursing process.
• Documents assessments and communicates changes in condition to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.
• Provides patient and family education for condition, treatment, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control protocols and monitors equipment as needed.
• Engages in performance improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role involves administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families within a supportive environment.

Essential functions include collaborating with the care team, monitoring patients, and maintaining infection control standards while participating in