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Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Job Description
As an RN Med Surg Orthopedics at HCA Healthcare, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult orthopedic and med-surg patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, manage post-operative recovery, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians, therapists, and support staff. You'll educate patients and families, promote safe mobility, and follow infection-prevention and pain-management protocols. At HCA Healthcare, you'll collaborate in a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation, with access to professional development, clinical resources, and opportunities to advance your nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the broader healthcare community. Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for orthopedic and med-surg patients Provide post-operative care, including wound assessment, pain management, and mobility support Administer medications and treatments safely, following hospital and regulatory standards Monitor vital signs, labs, and patient status; respond promptly to changes in condition Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff to coordinate care Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery plans, and discharge instructions Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record Promote infection prevention, fall prevention, and other patient safety initiatives Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, unit-based projects, and quality improvement efforts Support a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning within the unit Required Skills Orthopedic post-operative care Medical-surgical nursing Pain assessment and management Wound care and dressing changes Medication administration and IV therapy Patient and family education Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Telemetry and vital sign monitoring Mobility assistance and safe patient handling Infection prevention and control
Benefits
- Professional Development