Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Orthopedics)

Career Land Center, LLC; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance: $7,000

Housing assistance up to $1,800/month

Shift differential opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education and professional

Zusammenfassung

Fort Myers Hospital is seeking an Orthopedic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to provide direct care to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries in a higher monitoring setting. The role emphasizes quality patient outcomes and a collaborative care approach within a large healthcare organization.

The RN will assess patient conditions, administer medications, coordinate care plans, educate families, and support safe discharge processes, all while upholding evidence-based nursing

Qualifikationen

• Current RN license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience within the last 2 years.
• Experience caring for orthopedic patients is beneficial but not required.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct nursing care to orthopedic patients in a progressive care setting.
• Monitor patient conditions and identify changes requiring intervention.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and recovery plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
• Promote patient safety and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices.
• Support smooth transitions of care and discharge planning efforts.

Kenntnisse

Acute care nursing

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Jobbeschreibung

A hospital in Fort Myers is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Progressive Care Unit with a focus on orthopedic patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, injuries, and procedures while providing a higher level of monitoring and support than a traditional medical-surgical setting.

Position Overview

The Orthopedic PCU RN delivers direct patient care to individuals requiring progressive-level monitoring during recovery. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering treatments and medications, coordinating care plans, and supporting safe recovery and discharge processes.

This position works closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to orthopedic patients in a progressive care setting
• Monitor patient conditions and identify changes requiring intervention
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and recovery plans
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities
• Promote patient safety and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices
• Support smooth transitions of care and discharge planning efforts

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience within the last 2 years required
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience caring for orthopedic patients is beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Relocation assistance package including $7,000 relocation support and up to $1,800 per month housing assistance for 3 months
• Shift differential opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities within a large healthcare organization
• Supportive team environment focused on quality patient outcomes and exceptional patient care

This opportunity is ideal for a nurse looking to work in a progressive care environment while developing expertise in orthopedic patient recovery and rehabilitation.