RN Med Surg / Ortho

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an RN Med Surg / Orthopedic for a top Healthcare client.

This key nursing role delivers comprehensive, specialized care to a diverse patient population on a Medical-Surgical unit with a dedicated focus on orthopedic conditions and post-operative recovery. The position requires strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to manage pain, monitor for complications, and facilitate the safe mobility and rehabilitation of surgical and medical orthopedic patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality nursing care to assigned medical-surgical and orthopedic patients, adhering to established unit protocols.
• Assess, monitor, and manage post-operative pain and surgical sites for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient mobility and recovery plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately, including managing specialized orthopedic equipment (e.g., traction, CPM machines).
• Educate patients and families thoroughly on post-operative care, pain management, and safe discharge instructions.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and utilize decisive judgment to prioritize and manage a complex patient workload.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of all patient interventions and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).

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