What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedics Clinical Nurse - Nights position at Bold Steps Behavioral Health?
Role Overview
Provides direct patient care on an Orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities Include
Provides direct patient care on an Orthopedics unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Promoting patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management and post-treatment needs.
- Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, as well as ongoing professional development.
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Using critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural factors.
- Ensuring communication across the continuum of care and maintaining documentation standards.
- RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- No prior experience required; 2 years experience preferred for advanced roles.
- Preferred: Orthopedics and/or Med-Surg experience, BSN degree.