Orthopedic Registered Nurse

MEP Health; Concord (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MEP Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic Unit to provide compassionate care for postoperative and acute orthopedic patients, focusing on pain management, mobility, and safe recovery.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, medication administration, wound care, and close collaboration with physicians, therapists, and staff to coordinate care and educate patients and families on discharge plans.

Formación

• Current RN licensure in good standing.
• Strong assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency in post-operative care and pain management.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor progress closely.
• Administer medications and manage pain using evidence-based practices.
• Provide wound and fracture care, ensuring safe recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement in a team-oriented environment.

Conocimientos

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Post-operative care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient/family education

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse (Orthopedic Unit)

Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for post-operative and acute orthopedic patients, with a focus on pain management, mobility, and safe recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor progress closely.
• Administer medications and manage pain using evidence-based practices.
• Provide wound and fracture care, ensuring safe and effective recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans.
• Contribute to quality and improvement initiatives within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with medication administration and post-operative care.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.