RN, Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN), within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Staff RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System. The Medical/Surgical Ortho unit at Mount Carmel East has 31 beds and 20 telemetry units. The RN could expect to see cases related to total joint replacement surgery, orthopedic procedures, orthopedic trauma, fractures such as upper and lower extremity (hip and pelvis), general bone and soft tissue issues, neuro-spine surgery, general med/surg patients, and negative pressure isolation. This unit utilizes both RNs and LPNs to provide excellent patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- Current BLS/CPR
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team
- Basic computer skills required
Nice To Haves
- prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice
- Assists provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments
- Perform basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including set up of procedures
- Administer medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines
- Assist in emergency situations under the direction of the provider
- Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process etc.)
- Document accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines
- Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement
- Fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
- Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool
- DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
