Registered Nurse- Med Surg Ortho

Registered Nurse- Med Surg / Orthopedics

Company Name: Health First Careers

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Category: Nursing Jobs

Department: Orthopedics

Location: Melbourne, Florida - Brevard County, USA

Health First Careers is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Orthopedics department. As a Registered Nurse in our Med Surg / Orthopedics unit, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care to patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions. This is a per diem position, offering flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient's condition
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques
• Monitor and document patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Participate in ongoing education and training to maintain and improve nursing skills and knowledge

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Med Surg or Orthopedics nursing
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
• BSN degree or higher preferred
• Orthopedic certification (ONC) a plus

Join our team at Health First Careers and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic and supportive healthcare community.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. BSN required.
• Licensure: Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
• Certification: Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. Certification(s) as required by specific unit.
• Experience: Must meet unit specific care requirements.
• Language: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.

Physical Demands:

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.

Mental Demands:

• Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
• Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift Times: Variable

Paygrade: 29B