Orthopedics Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Career ladder

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care on an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with nursing standards. Responsibilities include promoting patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.

BSN encouraged; RN license required.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN degree encouraged; 2+ years in orthopedics or med-surg preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care; educate on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans; collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional needs; consider patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards by staying alert.

Skills

RN license

Independent work

Collaboration

Critical nursing skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN degree

Job description

Provides comprehensive patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards by working alertly and safely at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing; RN license required.
• Preferred: BSN degree and 2+ years of experience in orthopedics or med-surg.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate critical nursing skills.

Additional Information

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN Career Ladder that rewards professional growth and leadership.

This role is essential in delivering high-quality nursing care, fostering a healing environment, and supporting patient recovery on an orthopedic unit.