Registered Nurse: Orthopedic Clinic

Reports to: Orthopedic Director 

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non- Exempt, hourly $33.80- $40.11

Essential Functions:

- Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems.
- Implement physicians’ orders, such as performing treatments, starting IVs, administering medications, and interpreting tests. Perform injections and joint aspirations.
- Review and maintain medical records.
- Administer direct care to injured, disabled, ill or convalescent patients.
- Document pertinent information and medication administration.
- Counsel patients and family members on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
- Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
- Continuously assess patient health. Implement and develop nursing care plans.
- Responsible for patient education during the pre- and post-operative periods.
- Receive patients, explain procedures, check vital signs, administer therapy, monitor reactions, and report information to physicians.
- Navigate emergency situations as they arise.
- Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered throughout the entire care continuum.
- Arrange Post-Operative services including physical and occupational therapy, lab checks, and follow ups with the primary care physician and surgeon.
- Schedule clinic visits as well as connect the patient with the lab, radiology, surgery, finance, and physical therapy. 
- Serve as a role model to ancillary staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license is required.
- Current BLS required within six (6) months of employment or transfer.
- Knowledge of current nursing trends and practices, utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Previous experience working as an RN in a healthcare facility required.

Skills and Expectations: 

- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff, and people of all ages.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Adherence to PMC confidentiality procedures and policies when dealing with employees and the community.
- Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.
- Is present and punctual for all scheduled shifts.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee: 

- Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
- Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand. 
- Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
- Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
- Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
- May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs up to 80% of the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.