Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

DayToDay Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

DayToDay Health in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Orthopedic Surgery to provide direct patient care in a 32-bed unit focused on elective surgeries such as joint, knee, hip, spine, and back procedures.

The role offers three 12-hour shifts, days or nights, with opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder and competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and wellness

Qualifications

• Requires Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RN license is required; <2 years experience preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, ensuring communication across the care continuum.
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with standards of nursing care, considering patient preferences and needs.
• Utilize clinical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Participate in professional development and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, responsible for providing direct patient care in a 32-bed unit focused on elective surgeries such as joint, knee, hip, spine, and back procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, ensuring communication across the care continuum.
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with standards of nursing care, considering patient preferences and needs.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Participate in professional development and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• RN license required; no prior experience necessary, but <2 years of experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills.

Additional Details

• Work three 12-hour shifts, days or nights.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder promoting professional growth and pay increases.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Join a highly recognized healthcare organization committed to nursing excellence and exceptional patient care.