RN - Orthopaedics
About The Position
The RN will work on Medina Hospital’s 2 East, a 15-bed nursing unit providing professional nursing care to post-surgical orthopaedic and spine patients, including patients undergoing total joint replacements and revisions, lumbar or cervical decompressions, fusions, and laminectomies. The unit also cares for stable telemetry patients who require ongoing cardiac monitoring. Most patients are discharged to rehabilitation facilities or return home with home health services within 2–4 days after surgery. The nurse delivers care throughout the patient journey, interacts directly with patients and families, and provides healthcare education as needed. This position works days, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- One year of current acute care RN experience in a hospital setting, or licensed military RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
- Educate patients and their families.
Benefits
- RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
- Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating caregivers.
- Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
