Registered Nurse - Acute Care Orthopedic/Post-Op/Trauma Unit

Vetted Solutions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement

Mentorship from nursing leadership

Shared governance

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an experienced inpatient nurse to provide comprehensive care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and patient education, to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

You will assess and plan individualized care with interdisciplinary teams, address holistic patient needs, and participate in quality and safety initiatives while collaborating with physicians and staff in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work compassionately and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, execute, and evaluate nursing activities tailored to patient needs.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects throughout care.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide direct care, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Participate in evidence-based decision-making and quality safety initiatives.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to unit operations.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Specialty nursing training

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive inpatient nursing care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and patient education, to ensure safety, satisfaction, and optimal health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, execute, and evaluate nursing activities tailored to patient needs.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects throughout care.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide direct care, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Participate in evidence-based decision-making and quality safety initiatives.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to unit operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work compassionately and collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information

The role involves working in a clinical setting with a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and professional growth. The position offers benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement. Support and mentorship from nursing leadership are available, along with a shared governance structure empowering nurses. The environment emphasizes safety, innovation, diversity, and community involvement.