Orthopedics Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a dedicated nurse on an orthopedic unit to provide direct patient care, assessments, and care planning in line with nursing standards.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; RN license required with focus on orthopedics and medical-surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license required; two years of experience preferred.
• Orthopedics and/or medical-surgical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care on an orthopedic unit following nursing standards.
• Promotes patient- and family-centered care; educates on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans; communicates across care teams.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; engages in professional development.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness.

Skills

RN license

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Role Overview

• Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engages in ongoing professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license required; no prior experience necessary, but two years of experience is preferred.
• Orthopedics and/or medical-surgical experience is advantageous.

Key Duties

• Provides compassionate, patient-focused care on a specialized orthopedic/neurologic unit.
• Supports professional growth, collaborates within interdisciplinary teams, and adheres to standards of nursing care.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient education, safety, and professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.