Registered Nurse - Ortho Med Surg

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on the 21-bed Orthopedic Surgery Unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including joint replacements and complex fracture repairs. The unit provides surgical recovery care and supports patients in regaining mobility and independence and transitioning safely from hospital to home. It is certified by The Joint Commission as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence for total joint surgeries. The position is full-time on the day shift, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 72 hours biweekly, and rotations every third weekend and on holidays. Nurses participate in self-scheduling on six-week rotations. New team members receive a six-week orientation with a dedicated preceptor, with guidance tailored to their experience. Day-shift nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4–5; night-shift ratios are 1:5–6. The role provides individualized, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care in a collaborative environment. The organization supports professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/CPR).
Registered Nurse.
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

Previous RN experience preferred but not required.
Membership in a related professional organization preferred.
Certification in the specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
Provide safe, patient-centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
Administer medications and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to policy.
Evaluate patient responses and revise plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
Serve as a clinical resource and support staff and student training and education.
Maintain current clinical knowledge and follow organizational and departmental standards.
Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.