Registered Nurse Ortho Neuro Hudson, FL

Registered Nurse Ortho Neuro

Full Time • Hudson, FL
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho/Neuro Unit to provide specialized care for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions. This role involves managing post-surgical recovery, pain management, mobility assistance, and neurological monitoring while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, experience with post-operative and neurological patient care, and a commitment to patient-centered nursing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from orthopedic surgeries (e.g., joint replacements, spinal surgeries, fractures) and neurological conditions (e.g., strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries).

  • Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, including monitoring for changes in level of consciousness, motor function, and sensory responses.

  • Manage pain control strategies, including medication administration, nerve blocks, and non-pharmacological interventions.

  • Assist with patient mobility, ambulation, and rehabilitation in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists.

  • Monitor and assess for post-surgical complications, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infections, and pressure ulcers.

  • Educate patients and families on post-operative care, fall prevention, mobility techniques, and recovery expectations.

  • Collaborate with surgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.

  • Ensure proper use of orthopedic devices (e.g., traction, braces, external fixation devices) and neurological monitoring equipment.

  • Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient progress and interventions.

  • Respond to medical emergencies, including stroke alerts, seizures, and post-surgical complications.

Job Qualifications

  • Current Florida licensure as an RN.
  • Current certification as American Heart Association ACLS BLS Healthcare Provider.
  • Previous PCU experience preferred.
  • Progressive Care national certification desired.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
 WILL ONLY CONSIDER A REHAB CANDIDATE THAT HAS ORTHO EXPERIENCE

WILL CONSIDER A CANDIDATE WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR RN ACUTE CARE

SELF-SCHEDULING
Compensation: $29.81 - $40.12 per hour




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