RN - Orthopedics

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Full-time • Boulder City, NV, United States, NV, United States • 1d ago

Overview:

Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinic team. In this role, the RN provides specialized nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including pre- and post-operative support for orthopedic procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, wound care, cast and splint application/removal, administering injections, coordinating imaging and referrals, and educating patients on treatment plans and recovery protocols. The RN collaborates closely with orthopedic providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 8hr days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Interested in learning more, schedule a time to chat with a recruiter or text 505-726-4673

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Responsibilities:

assesses patient populations based on symptoms and medical history to identify care needs
develops individualized care plans focused on prevention, using evidence-based practice guidelines
collaborates with patients to update problem lists, medication records, and coordinate visit plans
monitors patient follow-up issues such as missed appointments and non-compliance
advocates for patients and serves as a communication link between inpatient and outpatient care managers
documents care and interventions within scope of nursing practice
mentors and supports colleagues by sharing knowledge and guiding professional development
coordinates and delivers patient education using standard guidelines, validating understanding through verbal and written instruction
evaluates nursing care delivery and seeks opportunities for process improvement with thorough and accurate work
communicates with providers and community health professionals to ensure continuity of care
supports Care Team Associates as an active member of the Primary Care Team
performs telephone triage to assess symptoms, provide guidance, and determine appropriate care or referrals
administers medications and vaccinations per protocol and documents accurately
assists with procedures and treatments in clinic settings such as wound care, catheter management, and specimen collection
reviews and processes medication refills and prior authorizations in collaboration with providers
monitors and manages chronic conditions through routine follow-up, patient education, and care coordination
ensures compliance with infection control standards and clinic safety protocols
participates in quality improvement initiatives and data collection for performance metrics
performs other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care

Qualifications:

ADN/BSN/MSN
NM State or Multistate License
BLS Requires at Time of Hire

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.-

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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