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, providing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including joint replacements and complex fracture repairs. The unit focuses on surgical recovery, mobility, independence, and patient-centered transitions from hospital to home. It has Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence for total joint surgeries. This is a full-time day-shift role with 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling on a six-week rotation, every-third-weekend and holiday rotations, and 72 hours biweekly. New team members receive six weeks of orientation with a dedicated preceptor. The unit describes a collaborative, supportive environment and day-shift nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5. The role is open to seasoned nurses and new graduates. New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
BLS/CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
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.
Specialty certification 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.
Safely administer medications and treatments, 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 training and education for staff and students.
Maintain current clinical knowledge and follow organizational and departmental standards.
Work in relief charge or resource roles as requested.
Support professional development, collaboration, nursing research, evidence-based practice, community health activities, and collaborative relationships among nurses, physicians, and other caregivers.