Orthopedic Trauma Nurse

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Salem, VA is seeking an experienced orthopedic trauma nurse to provide patient-centered care and collaborate with the care team to ensure safety and effective treatment.

The role focuses on accurate documentation, timely procedures, and compassionate advocacy for patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to perform medical procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Patient advocacy and empathetic care approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and throughout each shift, monitoring for changes in condition.
• Perform provider-ordered procedures and document all care accurately.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs are prioritized and met.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Monitoring skills

Procedural accuracy

Documentation & communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Patient advocacy

Job description

Role:

Provide patient-centered nursing care for orthopedic trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and throughout each shift, monitoring for changes in condition.
• Perform provider-ordered procedures and document all care accurately.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs are prioritized and met.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to perform medical procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Patient advocacy and empathetic care approach.