Nurse Clinician – Orthopaedic Surgery

About the role

The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a motivated Nurse Clinician to join a fast‑paced, high‑productivity team. You will support clinical, research, and teaching activities across multiple locations in Missouri, contributing to the department’s mission of advancing orthopaedic care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, medical information, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist clinicians during scheduled clinics, special clinics, and surgical cases, supervising patient flow and handling scheduling decisions.
• Coordinate surgery logistics, including equipment setup with operative staff and vendors.
• Collaborate with ancillary services and healthcare professionals to ensure high‑quality patient care.
• Support physician research and teaching initiatives by liaising with various teams and departments.

Required profile

• Highly engaged, proactive, and self‑determined with a positive attitude.
• Personable and collaborative, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible problem‑solver capable of real‑time decision making.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team.
• Exposure to clinical, research, and teaching activities.
• Professional growth in a supportive, innovative culture.