Clinical Nurse Orthopedics

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for post-operative orthopedic needs, sports injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. Educate patients and families on illness management, home care, and medication administration while promoting safety and regulatory compliance. Develop and document individual plans of care in collaboration with the interprofessional team, ensuring communication across the continuum. Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including cultural and spiritual preferences. Provide direct patient care activities within a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on full-time night shifts.