What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedics Nurse position at Azza HealthCare Agency?
Role Overview
Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Focuses on patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations. Must work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive environment.
Qualifications And Skills
Provides direct patient care on an orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Focuses on patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations. Must work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive environment.
Qualifications And Skills
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
- RN licensure
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 2 years of experience
- Orthopedics and/or Med-Surg experience is advantageous
- Promote healing environment and patient education
- Participate in professional development activities
- Develop and document care plans, ensuring effective communication across care continuum
- Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, cultural, and spiritual factors
- Adhere to safety protocols and standards of nursing care
- Competitive pay, shift differential, and up to $7,500 sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement contributions, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being