Orthopedics Clinical Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Lombard, IL seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse on an orthopedics unit to deliver direct patient care, assess needs, plan and evaluate care within nursing standards. You will educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in safety, quality initiatives, and professional development.

BSN and two years' experience preferred, but entry-level with strong aptitude may apply.

Qualifications

• RN license required; Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree minimum, Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics or medical-surgical nursing advantageous; no prior experience required but preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness, medication, and post-discharge care.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery.

Education

RN license

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on post-treatment needs, and ensures safety and quality compliance. Develops and communicates individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, while respecting patient values and preferences. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate patient status and support recovery.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on post-treatment needs, and ensures safety and quality compliance. Develops and communicates individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, while respecting patient values and preferences. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate patient status and support recovery.

Qualifications and Skills

• RN license required; Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree minimum, Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics or medical-surgical nursing is advantageous; no prior experience required but preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a clinical environment.

Key Duties

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness, medication, and post-discharge care.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and career growth opportunities through a nursing career ladder that emphasizes professional development and leadership. Additional preferred qualifications include a BSN and two years of experience.