Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - Hourly

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The organization is seeking an RN to provide specialized nursing care for orthopedic patients in a short-stay inpatient unit. You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families on post-treatment care, and promote safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with part-time benefit eligibility. A structured nursing ladder emphasizes growth, leadership, and collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Nursing diploma or associate degree (bachelor's preferred).
• Less than two years experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care in orthopedic short-stay unit.
• Conducts patient assessments and develops care plans.
• Educates patients and families on post-treatment care.
• Promotes safety and quality standards.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development and maintains healing environment.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role:

Provides specialized nursing care for orthopedic patients in a short-stay inpatient unit.

Responsibilities:

Conducts patient assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, educates patients and families on post-treatment care, and promotes safety and quality standards. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintains compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

Valid RN license, nursing diploma or associate degree (bachelor's preferred), with less than two years of experience preferred. Ability to work safely and maintain alertness is essential. Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-centered care skills are required.

Key Duties:

Providing direct patient care, fostering patient and family engagement, participating in professional development, and contributing to a healing environment. The role involves working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with part-time benefit eligibility.

This position supports career advancement through a structured nursing ladder, emphasizing professional growth, leadership, and collaboration. The organization offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.