Orthopedic Registered Nurse

MEP Health; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide orthopedic patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes protecting patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality while supporting quality improvement across the care team.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing knowledge with orthopedic care judgment.
• Ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Strong communication and collaboration for cross‑department coordination.
• Commitment to privacy, ethical standards, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary departments to support optimal outcomes.
• Maintain and uphold patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Evaluate care delivered by other caregivers and support quality improvement.

Skills

RN knowledge

Orthopedic care knowledge

Nursing process proficiency

Communication & collaboration

Privacy & patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Provide nursing care to assigned orthopedic patients using the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary departments to support optimal outcomes.
• Maintain and uphold patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Evaluate care delivered by other caregivers and support quality improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing knowledge and strong clinical judgment in orthopedic care.
• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-department coordination.
• Commitment to privacy, ethical standards, and patient-centered care.