RN - Orthopedic Clinic (Part Time)
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a part-time RN for its Orthopedic Clinic. The nurse will care for pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, working closely with providers to support recovery, mobility, and quality of life. The role combines hands-on orthopedic clinic care with telephone triage, patient education, appointment scheduling, and documentation. The team supports learning, collaboration, and professional growth, including opportunities to develop orthopedic skills such as splinting and casting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with 2–3 shifts per week and 20 scheduled weekly hours. There are no evenings, weekends, or major holidays. The stated salary range is $29.50–$44.50.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, and/or multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- For telephone nursing practice, licensure in the states where the patients served reside is required.
- Complete all requirements to obtain any license needed for the role within the first 30 days of employment.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program is preferred, including programs accredited by AACN, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in nursing is preferred.
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answer patient inquiries by telephone and assess symptom severity and medical needs using triage algorithms.
- Guide patients to the appropriate level of care.
- Schedule appointments by phone with appropriate healthcare providers, facilities, or physicians.
- Document triage information provided to patients in health record systems and record health conditions for follow-up care.
- Maintain and develop triage protocols and ensure patient healthcare information is updated on time.
- Respond to inquiries through department-specific technologies and educate patients based on incoming calls.
- Provide orthopedic clinic care to pediatric and adult patients, including assisting with dressing changes, removing staples and sutures, fitting braces, entering orders, and preparing medications.
- Participate in councils and committees if interested.
- Develop orthopedic skills, with opportunities to learn splinting and casting techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
