Orthopedic Surgery Nurse - Postoperative Care Specialist

Health Marketing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Clinical Nurse (Orthopedic Surgery) to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to postoperative orthopedic patients. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate assessments, and collaborative care with the surgical team.

You will monitor recovery, manage pain, assist with wound care, support mobility, and help coordinate discharge planning. Strong communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing expertise in post-operative orthopedic care.
• Strong assessment, patient monitoring, and pain management skills.
• Knowledge of wound care practices and recovery support.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Compassionate, inclusive mindset with commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-operative assessments and monitor patient status.
• Manage pain control and support comfort-focused care.
• Provide wound care and ensure appropriate recovery interventions.
• Support mobility and safe movement throughout the recovery process.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transition of care.
• Educate patients and families on recovery, rehabilitation, and self-care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and allied health partners to ensure coordinated treatment.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing

Post-operative care

Pain management

Wound care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

Health Marketing is seeking a Clinical Nurse (Orthopedic Surgery) to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to postoperative orthopedic patients. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate assessments, and collaborative care with the surgical team.

You will monitor recovery, manage pain, assist with wound care, support mobility, and help coordinate discharge planning. Strong communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary partners is essential.