Registered Nurse I, Orthopedic Surgery

Jobtailor; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in an orthopedic surgery clinic in Mountain View, California. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, educate patients and families, and evaluate patient care outcomes.

Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care, ensure HIPAA compliance, and maintain high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California upon hire.
• BLS- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations, safety policies, privacy and PHI.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record systems.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to orthopedic surgery clinic patients and their families.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and provide patient education.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient care.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care incorporating psychosocial factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Communicate timely and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other providers.
• Follow policies, industry standards, laws, regulations, and codes.
• Promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
• Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Theories

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

EHR Systems

Nursing Care Plans

Safety Policies

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

RN - Registered Nurse (California)

BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Outlook

Electronic Health Record Systems

Job description

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to orthopedic surgery clinic patients and their families
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and provide patient education
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient care
• Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area
• Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
• Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families/support groups, physicians, and healthcare providers
• Communicate timely and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other providers
• Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes
• Promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience
• Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN-Registered Nurse of California upon hire
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence regarding nursing theories, concepts, and practices
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care best practices, privacy, and applicable regulations
• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, and Electronic Health Record systems
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple tasks and interruptions
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ability to protect patients’ protected health information (PHI)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Proficient in nursing practices, medical terminology, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Patient Care Assessment
• Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
• Effective Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Nursing Theories
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Electronic Health Record Systems
• Patient-Care Best Practices
• Safety Precaution Policies
• Nursing Care Plans
• Evaluation of Patient Care

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Independence
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse of California
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Industry
• Patient Experience
• Privacy Regulations
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Holistic Care

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Outlook