Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our orthopedic outpatient team. This role involves collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and athletic trainers to ensure efficient referral pathways and provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of acute orthopedic injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in an ambulatory clinic setting.
• Perform provider-ordered treatments and evaluations, as well as monitor and document vital signs and patient mobility.
• Administer injections as per protocol and conduct focused patient assessments and triage.
• Assist providers during in-office procedures and minor surgical interventions, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and patient safety.
• Educate patients and families by providing pre- and post-procedure instructions, reinforcing treatment plans, and addressing questions to promote adherence and recovery.
• Manage care coordination tasks such as referrals, tracking diagnostic and therapeutic test results, scheduling follow-up appointments, and facilitating insurance pre-certifications to prevent treatment delays.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska Registered Nurse license and current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a specialty outpatient clinic setting; previous orthopedic or musculoskeletal specialty nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic medical records and effective communication skills.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered quality care.
• Experience in travel nursing and rural or community hospital settings is preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to triage and prioritize a dynamic outpatient caseload while collaborating across disciplines.