Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder with pay increases

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in Orthopedic Surgery, focusing on post-operative recovery in a specialized inpatient unit.

The role offers part-time evening shifts, including weekends and holidays, with opportunities for professional development via a career ladder that offers pay increases and career progression.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; less than 2 years of experience is advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medication, and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Communicate care plans effectively across the continuum of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Orthopedic Surgery, focusing on post-operative recovery in a specialized inpatient unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medication, and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Communicate care plans effectively across the continuum of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and less than 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness at all times.

Additional Details:

Part-time evening shifts, including weekends and holidays, with opportunities for professional development via a career ladder that offers pay increases and career progression.