Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Orthopedics
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse on a 24-bed Medical-Surgical Orthopedics unit in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population recovering from orthopedic surgeries and various medical conditions.
You will be responsible for managing a patient load with a favorable 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring high-quality, individualized care. This position is ideal for an RN seeking to apply their expertise in a supportive and dynamic clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for medical-surgical and orthopedic patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor patient vital signs, interpret data, and report changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and post-discharge care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience in Medical-Surgical Orthopedics.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Post-operative orthopedic care, including pain management and wound care.
- Ability to manage multiple patients with varying acuities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in IV insertion and medication administration.
- Familiarity with orthopedic devices and equipment (e.g., traction, CPM machines).
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Days per week: 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 27, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Oklahoma.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.