Work with doctors to perform treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Monitor the patient’s health and general body condition and report changes and improvements to the doctor. Take pain prescriptions from the doctors and administer same to the patients. Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctor’s prescriptions to prevent patients suffering from pain. Monitor and quickly attend to any signs of negative reactions to drugs and allergies. Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections. Manage patient’s hygiene by assisting with bed pan changes, body cleaning and diaper changes in some cases. Help injured athletes manage and treat pain and get better after injury. Sometimes, orthopedic nurses may also assist with training of athletes that are just recovering from an injury. Assist orthopedic doctors in performing their duties. Perform wound dressing on patients with infections. Monitor vital signs of patients. Help form support groups for patients.

This unit specializes in orthopedic trauma, spinal surgery, and other elective orthopedic surgical diagnosis. As part of a department recognized for research and innovation, our orthopedic unit offers many opportunities for education and professional growth. Nurses can expect to be part of an enthusiastic and fun team. Must have excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills. Demonstrates good communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work as a team player. Experience in a level 1 trauma facility preferred.

Requirements:
• Must have Orthopedic experience
• 2 years of experience
• Telemetry Experience Required