Registered Nurse, New graduate

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Ortho (New Graduate)

About the Role

• Join our MS4 Med/Surg Ortho unit at Grafton, a 16-bed unit caring for patients from adolescent (age =>18) through geriatrics.
• The department specializes in care for orthopedic patients who have undergone surgical interventions.
• The department can also care for individuals with a variety of illness/wellness needs.
• Most frequently seen healthcare needs are orthopedics, general surgery, and general medical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers.
• Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used.
• Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.