Registered Nurse - RN - Bone & Joint Hospital

SSM Health
US - Oklahoma - Edmond
May 4, 2025
Medical

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St.
Anthony

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

At SSM Bone & Joint Hospital at St.
Anthony - Oklahoma City, we specialize in joint replacement surgeries and orthopedic care.
We treat patients undergoing knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as spine surgeries, and we also provide care for orthopedic emergency room admissions.

Our unit is renowned for delivering exceptional care in joint replacement surgeries, with patients typically staying between 2-4 days.
However, the length of stay can vary depending on the type of surgery, post-operative care needs, complications, and other factors.

As a nurse at SSM Bone & Joint Hospital, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing joint replacement and spine surgeries.
This includes monitoring and assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and managing post-operative care.
You'll also assist with the admission and care of Ortho ER patients, working closely with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Additionally, you'll educate patients and their families about post-operative care and recovery processes, as well as document patient care activities and maintain accurate medical records.

We're seeking candidates with a valid nursing license (RN).
Experience in orthopedic or surgical nursing is preferred, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
You'll need to be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and have a commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

We place a high value on culture and are dedicated to building a unit with both experienced nurses and those eager to learn.
Creating a positive atmosphere is very important to us, and we aim to build a unit that everyone enjoys being a part of.

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team, delivering exceptional care to our patients at SSM Bone & Joint Hospital.

Sign On Bonus:
Please ask your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Time Options:
7a-7p, 7p-7a, Variable

Benefits:
Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

Getting paid every day!
Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
Paid maternity & paternity coverage
Adoption assistance
Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
Long & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)

• Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient's care needs.
Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.
Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness and each patient's physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure status.
Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the inter-professional team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.
Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.
Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
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