Graduate Nurse, Orthopedics

Role Overview

• Provides essential patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses and medications.
• Develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates patient responses and adjusts care plans accordingly.
• Ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Requires obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Develop and modify care plans based on patient responses.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Participate in activities to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational requirements: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Licensure within 90 days of graduation is essential.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

• Includes night shifts.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.
• Ideal for new graduates eager to start their nursing careers in a specialized orthopedic care setting.