Orthopaedic Nurse Certified
Orthopaedic Nurse, Certified is the designation for an orthopaedic nurse who has earned nursing board certification from the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board
Job description
ONBC supports the advancement of health of orthopaedic patients by administering a certificate to the Orthopaedic nurse that improves their knowledge and practice to support patients with orthopaedic conditions or injuries.An Orthopaedic nurse is responsible for assessing new patients, monitoring the condition of their current patients, and providing treatments and medication. As part of this role, the nurse also monitors vital signs, assess the surgical sight, provide dressing changes, and notifies the doctor of any changes in the patient's condition. Finally, the Orthopaedic nurse also performs general nursing techniques, such as changing bedpans, assisting the patient with ambulation, maintaining care plans, providing IV medication, and informing and supporting the patient and their families.
The optimal goal for the Orthopaedic nurse is to keep the patient comfortable, which may require turning the patient and providing pain relievers as needed.