Spine Care Clinical Nurse - Preop to Recovery

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

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Integrated Spine in St. Louis, MO to provide specialized nursing care for spine patients across the care continuum, including pre-operative education, post-operative recovery, and follow-up.

You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with surgeons, therapists, and case managers, and support safe discharge planning and transition of care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient-centered nursing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in post-operative care, pain management, and mobility support.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, research awareness, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor clinical status.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with surgeons, therapists, and case managers.
• Manage pain control and support mobility and safe functional recovery.
• Deliver patient and family education to promote informed decision-making and recovery.
• Support safe discharge planning and transition of care.
• Practice evidence-based care and participate in quality and improvement initiatives.

Job description

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Integrated Spine in St. Louis, MO to provide specialized nursing care for spine patients across the care continuum, including pre-operative education, post-operative recovery, and follow-up.

You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with surgeons, therapists, and case managers, and support safe discharge planning and transition of care.