Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse

Health Here; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide patient-centered care for orthopedic trauma patients. The role includes comprehensive assessments on admission and during each shift, reporting changes, administering medications, and ensuring safe, effective care.

You will document care, collaborate with the care team, and advocate for patients and families to support informed decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to monitor medications and assess patient responses.
• Effective communication and teamwork with care team.
• Accurate documentation and patient/family advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments for orthopedic trauma cases.
• Report clinical changes and collaborate with the care team.
• Provide provider-ordered treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications and monitor for effects.
• Document nursing care accurately per standards.
• Advocate for patients and families to support informed care.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-focused

Clinical assessment

Medication monitoring

Effective communication

Teamwork

Accurate documentation

Patient advocacy

Job description

Role Summary: Provide patient-centered nursing care for orthopedic trauma patients by performing comprehensive assessments on admission and continuously throughout each shift. Identify and report changes in condition, carry out provider-ordered procedures, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to ensure safe, effective care.

Key Duties

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments for orthopedic trauma cases
• Report clinical changes and collaborate with the care team
• Provide provider-ordered treatments and procedures
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Document nursing care accurately and in accordance with standards
• Advocate for patients and families to support informed, patient-centered care

Qualifications & Skills:

Compassionate, patient-focused approach; strong clinical assessment and medication monitoring skills; effective communication and teamwork; accurate documentation; ability to act as an advocate for patients and families.