Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an Orthopedics & Trauma unit. The role focuses on patient-centered care, monitoring vitals, and supporting recovery in collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, coordinating plans with surgeons, documenting care, and educating patients to promote safe recovery. Strong clinical judgment and communication are essential in this fast-paced hospital-at-home setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Interest or experience in orthopedics and trauma nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and monitoring skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Effective communication and compassionate bedside care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs, symptoms, and recovery progress.
• Deliver direct nursing care for orthopedic and trauma patients.
• Coordinate care with surgeons and interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity.
• Assist with treatment plans and patient education to support safe recovery.
• Maintain documentation and uphold clinical and safety standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Assessment & monitoring

Team communication

Bedside care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics & Trauma

Provide patient-centered care in an Orthopedics and Trauma unit, delivering high-quality clinical support in collaboration with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and manage patient needs.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs, symptoms, and recovery progress.
• Deliver direct nursing care for orthopedic and trauma patients.
• Coordinate care with surgeons and interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity.
• Assist with treatment plans and patient education to support safe recovery.
• Maintain documentation and uphold clinical and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in orthopedics and trauma nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Effective communication and compassionate bedside care.