RN - 19267429
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedic/Trauma unit located in Kansas City, MO. The unit has 23 beds with patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5. The unit is supported by a Unit Secretary and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). Equipment used includes traction, fixators, and cooling equipment. The documentation system is Meditech. Scheduling requires 3 shifts of 12 hours each, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period. Contract labor will float first to other MedSurg level units (General MedSurg, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma). Patient experience requirements include bedside shift report and hourly rounding. The hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Requirements
- RN license
- BLS certification
- Orthopedic experience
- Telemetry experience
- NIH Stroke Scale knowledge
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NIH Stroke Scale is beneficial for Neuro overflow patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to post-operative knee, hip, and shoulder replacement patients.
- Care for trauma patients.
- Assist with Neuro overflow patients.
- Perform bedside shift report.
- Conduct hourly rounding.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
