RN, Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Trinity Health • Westerville, OH

23h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Mount Carmel Health System standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN uses the Nursing Process to deliver care that is sensitive to each patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

The role is based on the 30-bed Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. Patients include people recovering from hip and knee replacements, hip fractures, shoulder repairs, back surgeries, and craniotomies, as well as general medical/surgical telemetry patients. The unit is team-oriented, and individualized RN orientation is provided according to the new hire’s experience level. Opportunities are available for new graduate and experienced nurses.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS/CPR.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegating to and supervising other members of the patient care team.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using an EMR for charting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate care for an assigned group of patients using evidence-based practice.
• Assist providers with patient assessments, examinations, and treatments.
• Perform basic medical procedures under provider supervision, including setting up procedures.
• Administer medications under the direction of a provider and in accordance with organizational standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in emergency situations under the direction of a provider.
• Educate patients and family members about procedures, diagnoses, and disease processes.
• Document pertinent patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and completely according to documentation standards.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed caregivers, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition incentive program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Fully discounted tuition through enrollment opportunities at Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Flexible schedules through the FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool.
• DailyPay access for eligible colleagues, allowing them to view earnings and transfer money before payday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time