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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WX0800X
As of today, the following are the total number of Orthopedic Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Orthopedic Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Orthopedic Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Orthopedic Registered Nurses do?
Orthopedic Registered Nurses (RNs) specialize in caring for patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including injuries such as broken bones, conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, and other issues affecting muscles, bones, and joints.
Their duties encompass the full spectrum of care, including preoperative preparation, assisting during surgery, and providing postoperative care and rehabilitation.
They also manage pain, administer medications, monitor patient healing, and educate patients and their families about recovery processes, casting, and injury prevention.
What they do
Patient Assessment: Evaluating patients’ musculoskeletal issues, pain levels, and mobility.
Pre-Operative Care: Preparing patients for orthopedic surgery.
Intra-Operative Assistance: Assisting surgeons during orthopedic procedures.
Post-Operative Care: Monitoring patients after surgery, managing wound care, and watching for complications.
Pain Management: Administering medication and using therapeutic techniques like heat or cold therapy.
Rehabilitation Support: Educating patients on exercises, assisting with mobility devices like crutches, and working with physical therapists to promote recovery.
Patient Education: Teaching patients and families how to manage symptoms, prevent new injuries, and follow the recovery plan.
Casting and Traction: Applying casts and providing other treatments like traction.
Conditions Treated
They care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, such as:
- Spinal fusion
- Bone fractures
- Joint replacements
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Sports injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Environment
Orthopedic RNs work in various environments, including:
- Hospitals (specialized orthopedic units, ICUs)
- Orthopedic specialty clinics and surgical centers
- Rehabilitation centers
- Physicians’ offices