Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Post Surgical

Lifepoint Health•Pasco, WA

1d•$42 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Lourdes Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients on a collaborative 10-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, with day shifts scheduled as three 12-hour shifts. Weekends and holidays rotate. The unit emphasizes teamwork, communication, patient-centered care, schedule flexibility, professional growth, and work-life balance, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. The RN assesses and monitors patients’ conditions, pain, and surgical recovery; administers prescribed medications and treatments; monitors wounds, dressings, drains, and neurovascular status; and coordinates care and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The RN also educates patients and families about recovery, medications, and mobility precautions, supports rehabilitation goals and safe mobility, and documents care accurately while maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment. Applicants must hold a current Washington RN license or a Compact RN License with Washington endorsement, and an Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school. One year of acute-care nursing experience and BCLS certification are required. A BSN, ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care certification are preferred.

Requirements

Current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
At least 1 year of acute-care nursing experience.
BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Handle with Care certification.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor patient condition, pain levels, and surgical recovery.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor wounds, dressings, drains, and neurovascular status.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and mobility precautions.
Support rehabilitation goals and promote safe patient mobility.
Document care accurately and maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

Benefits

$10,000–$20,000 commitment-incentive bonus, prorated for part-time employees.
$2.25–$4.50 shift differential.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
401(k) matching.
Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
Professional development and growth opportunities.