RN/LPN - Orthopaedic Practice bei Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon

Description

Are you looking for a role where your clinical expertise in patient education, lab review, and surgical clearance directly contributes to better outcomes and safer surgeries? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment where nurses work closely with providers, patients, and families to coordinate care and optimize surgical readiness?  If so, we are looking for someone just like you to join our nursing team!

WHAT SETS OAM + i’move APART

On the nursing team, we’re unique because we combine a supportive team culture with a direct impact on surgical safety and patient outcomes. Our focus on specialty care allows us to deliver expert, patient-centered treatment while maintaining an environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

OAM + i’move is committed to our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. We offer competitive pay, great PTO, a complete benefits package with several coverages at no cost to the employee, and many paid holidays off. Joining our team means working alongside fellowship-trained orthopaedic physicians who are leaders in their field. After a year qualifying employees join our 401k plan to which OAM makes a 3% safe harbor and discretionary profit-sharing contribution. Our benefits offerings include: 4 Priority Health medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, Pet, and Identity Theft insurance. Also offered at no cost to you: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

ABOUT THE POSITION

OAM + i’move is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  to join our nursing team. This role is a multi-skilled, licensed, healthcare provider who is the primary point of contact between the patient and the physician. Must be compassionate yet have the ability to communicate effectively. Works in collaboration with the physician, utilizing nursing skills to assess and help develop a treatment plan for the patients. In addition to patient education, the RN/LPN also advises patients how to manage medical/orthopaedic needs, as well as providing appropriate emotional support to the patients of OAM.

ABOUT OAM + i’move

OAM + i’move is committed to providing quality health care to all patients compassionately, responsibly, and efficiently with uncompromising integrity. Everyone at OAM + i’move is committed to achieving service excellence through our standards of behavior: teamwork, courtesy, customer service, communication with mindfulness of etiquette, appearance/ environment, professionalism, confidentiality, and safety. We seek to reflect the diverse community we serve and be a welcoming, inclusive space for all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides education to patients regarding surgical procedures, pre-and post-operative instructions, medications, injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as appropriate exercises.
• Compiles patient health information for pre-surgical work-up.
• Completes surgical orders, including all pre-operative lab work, necessary specialty testing, and required specialty equipment.
• Provides all aspects of wound care, including suture and staple removal as well as dressing changes.
• Assists physicians with exams and minor office procedures.
• Assist physicians with EMR needs.
• Preparing and administering medications per physician orders.
• Triage phone issues as needed

Requirements

•   Skills & Competencies: Proficient computer skills, ability to multi-task; strong listening, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; people-orientated with empathy for patients; able to work independently while contributing effectively to team efforts.
• Education & Experience: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an R.N. degree; current R.N. licensure; 3-5 years of clinical experience (orthopaedics preferred); CPR certification; must maintain CEU requirements as required by the nursing board
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods during clinic hours; Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds.; Ability to assist with limited patient mobility or escort patients to rooms.; Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies in a clinical setting.