$2,422 / week

　　The Orthopedic Registered Nurse focuses on caring for patients with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. These orthopedic issues include conditions like arthritis, bone fractures, broken bones, joint replacements, genetic malformations, arthritis, and osteoporosis. The Orthopedic Registered Nurse is knowledgeable with traction, casting, mobility devices, and pain management. The Orthopedic Registered Nurse will assist physicians with preparation for procedures, surgery and assist patients with their postoperative recovery.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

　　Performs focused interviews to identify specific patients’ needs

　　Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment. Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

　　Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions

　　Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions

　　Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

　　Monitors client vital signs. Reports any abnormal vital signs to the healthcare provider and proceeds with any orders, protocols, or PRN medications accordingly

　　Provides head to toe assessments of patients and provides relevant data to your supervising health care provider

　　Collects/Prepares blood, urine, tissue, and other client samples to send for laboratory analysis

　　Provides dressing changes and assesses the patient and wound for signs and symptoms of infection

　　Inserts IVs and administers pain medications by the appropriate route

　　Reposition patients safely according to their mobility and surgical restrictions

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　One (1) year of nursing experience preferred in an orthopedic unit

　　Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

　　Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understands patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.