Registered Nurse (RN), Orthopedics - Days

ScionHealth Columbus, GA 31904, US

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse-Orthopedics is responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care for individuals with orthopedic and related conditions in an acute care hospital setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care. The role emphasizes patient education, safe clinical practices, and positive outcomes through a structured care delivery approach.

Essential Functions

Conducts patient assessments, identifies expected outcomes, develops care plans, and evaluates results.

Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

Provides care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations with orthopedic diagnoses including joint replacements, fractures, and spinal conditions.

Coordinates with physicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.

Participates in discharge planning, patient and family education, and care transitions.

Documents care in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.

Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition and potential complications.

Assists with procedures and maintains a sterile and safe environment for patient care.

Complies with infection control and patient safety protocols.

Provides mentorship and training to new staff and students.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.

Knowledge of orthopedic procedures, post-operative care, and rehabilitation principles.

Ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team environment.

Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) and medical technologies.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Must be physically capable of assisting patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.

Qualifications

Education

Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Upon Hire

BCLS - Basic Life Support within Facility-Specified time frame Upon Hire

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within Facility-Specified time frame Upon Hire

Experience

Prior Experience in orthopedic or inpatient surgical nursing (Required) Or

Prior Experience in appropriate clinical rotations and mentoring support (May be Considered)

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