Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Belleville, IL seeks an Orthopedics Clinical Nurse to provide expert, patient-centered care across the orthopedic continuum. The role assesses and manages patients before and after surgery, coordinates pain control and mobility, and partners with surgeons and therapists to support recovery.

You will educate patients and families on care plans, contribute to safety initiatives, and uphold a commitment to quality, safety, and inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment in orthopedic care.
• Experience with orthopedic patient care.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Effective education of patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operative assessments and clinical management.
• Coordinate effective pain management and safe mobility.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation therapists.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery.
• Support safe mobilization practices and patient safety.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Orthopedic care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Quality and safety

Job description

Orthopedics Clinical Nurse provides expert, patient-centered care across the orthopedic continuum. The role assesses and manages patients before and after surgery, coordinates pain control and mobility, and partners with surgeons and therapists to support functional recovery.Key Duties Include

• Perform pre- and post-operative assessments and clinical management
• Coordinate effective pain management and safe mobility
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation therapists
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
• Support safe mobilization practices and patient safety
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives

Qualifications and skills: strong clinical judgment, orthopedic patient care experience, ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, effective patient/family education, and a commitment to quality, safety, and inclusive, mission-driven care.