Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Med-Surg - St. Rita's Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedic Unit at St. Rita's Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The role involves assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans, and helping ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse uses organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skillset to improve patient outcomes. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, charts and assesses patient condition, and evaluates, updates, and revises care plans to support expected outcomes. Medications must be administered safely and in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, chart, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses and implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
