Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Health Marketing; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking an Ortho Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based nursing care for post-surgical and trauma orthopedic patients in a team-focused orthopedic unit. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and support mobility and recovery.

In collaboration with physicians, therapists, and support staff, you will educate patients and families to promote safe recovery and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Strong orthopedic nursing knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Proficient medication administration and pain management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care approach.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans
• Administer medications and manage pain effectively
• Provide wound care, cast care, and monitor for post-operative/trauma-related needs
• Support mobility and functional recovery
• Educate patients and families to promote safe recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver safe, high-quality care

Skills

RN license

Orthopedic nursing

Medication administration

Pain management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Ortho Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based nursing care for post-surgical and trauma orthopedic patients in a team-focused orthopedic unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans
• Administer medications and manage pain effectively
• Provide wound care, cast care, and monitor for post-operative/trauma-related needs
• Support mobility and functional recovery
• Educate patients and families to promote safe recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver safe, high-quality care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license
• Strong orthopedic nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
• Proficient medication administration and pain management skills
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care approach
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team