Staff RN 6 W Ortho Med/Surg FT Days

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial in California is seeking a Staff RN to provide nursing care within our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. You will apply the nursing process to patients, following established protocols and safety standards. This role emphasizes patient education and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have an active RN license, BCLS/ACLS, and orthopedic experience. On-site role with strong emphasis on infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• RN license and current BCLS/ACLS certifications.
• Orthopedic nursing experience preferred.
• Competence in infection prevention, safety, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process in orthopedics.
• Assess patient history, physical and psychosocial status for care planning.
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards throughout care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Policies & procedures

Patient assessment

Communication

Patient safety

Quality metrics

Regulatory compliance

Precepting

Patient education

Care planning

Medication administration

Safe patient handling

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

RN License

Job description

Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
• Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
• Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
• Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
• Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
• Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
• Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
• Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
• Participates in organizational activities
• Participates in Peer Review
• Participates in professional development activities
• Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
• Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
• Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
• Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
• Utilizes resources in an economical manner
• Utilizes safe administration of medications
• Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

• Serves as an integral member of the Orthopedic Center of Excellence Program.
• Assesses and identifies nursing diagnoses and treats patient conditions for which orthopaedic patient are at risk, including but not limited to pan, impaired physical mobility, self-care deficits, impaired skin integrity, body image disturbance, and post-trauma response.
• Assesses, identifies nursing diagnoses and treat orthopaedic patient conditions such as total joint replacement (hip and knee).
• Applies the nursing process as the basis for clinical judgment and decision making, nursing theory, and research, as well as specific orthopaedic knowledge.
• Collaborates with consumers and other member of the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure comprehensive orthopaedic education and treatment programs are established and maintained for a variety of health care settings.
• Cares for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including use of immobilization and ambulatory assistive devices.

Education

• DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursing

Experience

• Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Additional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS Certification