Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma Med Surg

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Leadership development

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler seeks a Registered Nurse for our Ortho Trauma Med Surg unit. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to orthopedic and trauma patients, performing assessments, administering medications, managing wounds, and coordinating interdisciplinary treatment plans.

You will educate patients and families on recovery and discharge, ensure safety and quality standards, and document accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic and trauma patient care.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation.
• Strong ability to educate patients and families.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of orthopedic and trauma patients.
• Administer medications and manage wounds.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge.
• Document accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

UT Health East Texas in Tyler seeks a Registered Nurse for our Ortho Trauma Med Surg unit. In this role, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to orthopedic and trauma patients, performing assessments, administering medications, managing wounds, and coordinating interdisciplinary treatment plans. You'll educate patients and families on recovery and discharge, ensure safety and quality standards, and document accurately in the EMR. Join a collaborative, community-focused team with access to advanced technology, robust training, tuition support, and clear paths for professional growth and leadership.