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Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor. Provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing joint replacement, from pre-operative education through recovery. The role coordinates care, supports patient and family education, contributes to program development, and promotes safe, effective recovery throughout the joint replacement process.
Job Details Required
Bachelors degree in Nursing; current Registered Nurse licensure in California; current Basic Life Support (BLS) status in accordance with American Heart Association standards; minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience; previous program development and implementation experience; knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) disease-specific and other regulatory requirements; experience with Epic; and proficiency with Word and Excel.
Recent orthopedic nursing experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Orthopedic Nurse Certification or another relevant specialty certification; and Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner certification.
Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Additional Information: Coordinates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for joint replacement patients. Supports joint replacement program development, implementation, evaluation, certification activities, committee participation, patient follow-up, psychosocial support, coordination with medical staff, and development of educational materials.
Provides pre-operative classes and education for patients, families, and clinical staff. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing joint replacement, from pre-operative education through recovery. The role coordinates care, supports patient and family education, contributes to program development, and promotes safe, effective recovery throughout the joint replacement process.