Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Clinic

Overview

Job Summary

Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients / families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient

Develops the plan of care.

Implements the plan of care.

Evaluates the plan of care.

Administers medications as prescribed.

Provides patient, family, and / or significant other health teaching / education.

Provides patient, family, and / or significant other health teaching / education.

Communicates / collaborates with others in providing patient care.

Provides clinical leadership

Supports life long learning

Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred / Desired

Education

Minimum Required

RN

Preferred / Desired

Training

Preferred / Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Computer literacy

Preferred / Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

BLS , RN