Orthopedic RN: Impactful Postop Care & Rehab

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA; a 376-bed hospital, seeks a Registered Nurse for Orthopedics to deliver direct and indirect patient care in an acute setting.

You will apply nursing processes, collaborate with an interprofessional team, educate patients and families, and support safe, evidence-based care aligned with outcomes. Experience in orthopedic or inpatient surgical nursing is required; BCLS and ACLS certifications may be required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary nursing credential from an accredited school, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, identify outcomes, develop care plans and evaluate results.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric orthopedic patients (joint replacements, fractures, spinal conditions).
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and staff for comprehensive care.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient/family education and care transitions.
• Document care accurately in the medical record.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and potential complications.
• Assist with procedures and maintain sterile, safe environment.
• Comply with infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Mentor and train new staff and students.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Postsecondary nursing credential (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Job description

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA; a 376-bed hospital, seeks a Registered Nurse for Orthopedics to deliver direct and indirect patient care in an acute setting.

You will apply nursing processes, collaborate with an interprofessional team, educate patients and families, and support safe, evidence-based care aligned with outcomes. Experience in orthopedic or inpatient surgical nursing is required; BCLS and ACLS certifications may be required upon hire.