Orthopedics Clinical Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

RN career ladder

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an experienced RN for an Orthopedics Med Surg unit in an acute care hospital in Belleville, IL. The role focuses on direct patient care, assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs within a specialized orthopedic setting.

You will deliver high-quality nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support recovery after hip, knee, shoulder, or spine surgeries. Ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license and a nursing diploma or associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Support patient recovery post-surgery (hip, knee, shoulder, spine).
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

RN license

Safety & teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics Med Surg provides direct patient care in a specialized orthopedic unit, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care
• educate on illness management
• ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• develop and communicate individualized care plans
• assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Must hold an RN license, with a nursing diploma or associate's degree
• a BSN and less than two years of experience are preferred
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively in a dynamic environment is essential

Key Duties

• Deliver high-quality nursing care
• collaborate with healthcare team
• support patient recovery post-surgery (hip, knee, shoulder, spine)
• participate in professional development

Benefits & Development

• Competitive pay
• shift differentials
• sign-on bonus
• comprehensive benefits
• tuition assistance
• career advancement opportunities through a structured RN career ladder

Work Environment

Located in an acute care hospital with specialized orthopedic and neurological units, recognized for nursing excellence and offering diverse diagnostic and treatment services.