Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgical SWO
About The Position
We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. This is a Special Weekend Option position which qualifies for premium pay! Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more! This position is also referral eligible. Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. Ortho / Neuro Unit: This newly remodeled 25 private bed unit is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care to total joint; general orthopedics; spine and neurosurgery patients. We are a highly engaged team, with a dedicated orthopedic coordinator that collaborates with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and we take a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Nursing skills gained on this unit: General Orthopedic skills: dressing changes, post operative ambulation, brace application, ect. Wound vac care, IV therapy and medications Pre-op and Post-op care for ortho/neuro/spine patients Unit Successes/Designations: Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award 2023 Previously held Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement and Hip Fracture Certification by the Joint Commission for over 10 years. Lead all inpatient units in meeting the goal of decreased Length of Stay. Unit Culture: Fast paced Quick turnaround times Collaborative care with physical therapy, case management team, social work, hospitalist, and Surgeons along with nursing staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of RN experience.
- Associates of Nursing (ASN).
- Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (exceptions may be made for candidates with over two years of acute care experience, subject to CNO approval).
- Current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
- Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide the highest quality, compassionate care to total joint, general orthopedics, spine and neurosurgery patients.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other healthcare professionals using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
- Perform general orthopedic skills such as dressing changes, post-operative ambulation, and brace application.
- Administer wound vac care, IV therapy, and medications.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care for ortho/neuro/spine patients.
Benefits
- Premium pay
- $30,000 sign-on bonus (for part-time and full-time roles)
- Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered
- Competitive benefits
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Employer paid medical leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness (IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program)
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost
- Healthy Results - Participation in team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
