Orthopedic Nurse Specialist

1 month ago

San Antonio, Texas, United States PSN Affiliates Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse

Legent Orthopedic and Spine San Antonio

Position Summary:

Nurses care for individuals who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.

Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.

The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
  • Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
  • Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
  • Educates patients on surgical procedures.
  • Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
  • Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
  • Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
  • Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
  • Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
  • Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
  • Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
  • Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
  • Participates in discharge planning.
  • Utilizes time management skills.
  • Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Completes required orientation as directed by facility.
  • Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
  • Follows facility Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
  • Respects cultural and religious practices of patients.
  • Upholds HIPAA regulations.
  • Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
  • Minimum of one (1) year Med/Surge experience.
  • Cognitive skills as related to the position.
  • Current ACLS certification required.
  • PALS preferred.

Working Conditions:

Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility, however, in most settings, the caseload is heavy, and the environment is fast-paced.

Nurses spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing; they assist in patient transfers, so to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.

Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, they treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

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