Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse I provides patient-centered nursing care in the Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (3800), a 16-bed, newly renovated unit specializing in joint replacements, spinal surgeries, upper extremity procedures, general surgeries, and orthopedic trauma. RNs provide bedside care, patient education, pain management, post-operative recovery support, and discharge planning. The unit also operates as a Virtual Nursing Unit, and RNs commit to one virtual care shift per week as part of their schedule. The RN level is determined at hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. Each RN level has an established compensation add-on. The role is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night position at RGH, with every-other-weekend and holiday work.
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Complete a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
- Maintain BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least six months of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screen data suited to the patient’s chronological and developmental age.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services based on patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those related to safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately.
- Complete and submit at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form to the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last five years based on research conducted in the United States.
- Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Commit to one virtual care shift per week as part of the schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
