RN Acute Care HSS at NCH

At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don't settle for ordinary—we redefine what's possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U. S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We've built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.

At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we're not just treating patients—we're delivering outcomes that transform lives.

Why Join Us?

Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job—it's an invitation to contribute to something greater. You'll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you'll become part of a future that's as groundbreaking as our beginning—and that's something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you'll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.

Job summary

The Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy, and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.

• Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.

• Coordinates care delivery.

• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.

• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.

• Practices ethically.

• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

• Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.

• Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.

• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.

• Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

• Accountable to foster, participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of the NCH Healthcare System.

• Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Education, experience and qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred.

• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.

• Unit Team Leader experience strongly preferred.

• Orthopedic Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain within a year from higher required.

• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.