Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking an Orthopedics Clinical Nurse specializing in musculoskeletal care. You will partner with orthopedic surgeons to deliver coordinated patient care from surgical procedures through rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes assessing patients, providing nursing care during and after procedures, managing pain, and contributing to individualized recovery plans while communicating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure and orthopedic nursing knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and patient-focused care skills.
• Proficiency in pain management and post-procedure support.
• Effective communication, professionalism, and commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with orthopedic needs and monitor clinical status throughout the care continuum.
• Provide nursing care during and after orthopedic procedures, supporting safe and effective recovery.
• Manage pain and contribute to individualized rehabilitation and recovery planning.
• Coordinate and communicate with the orthopedic care team to ensure integrated, high-quality care.
• Support patient education and recovery goals to promote healing.

Skills

RN licensure

Ortho nursing

Collaboration with surgeons

Assessment & monitoring

Pain management

Communication & professionalism

Job description

Orthopedics Clinical Nurse

specializing in musculoskeletal conditions, partnering with orthopedic surgeons to deliver coordinated patient care from surgical procedures through rehabilitation.

Key Duties

• Assess patients with orthopedic needs and monitor clinical status throughout the care continuum.
• Provide nursing care during and after orthopedic procedures, supporting safe and effective recovery.
• Manage pain and contribute to individualized rehabilitation and recovery planning.
• Coordinate and communicate with the orthopedic care team to ensure integrated, high-quality care.
• Support patient education and recovery goals to promote healing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure and strong orthopedic/clinical nursing knowledge.
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and patient-focused care skills.
• Proficiency in pain management and post-procedure patient support.
• Effective communication, professionalism, and commitment to quality care.