RN - Orthopedic Clinic (PRN)

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•$30 - $45

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a registered nurse to join its Orthopedic Clinic team, caring for pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative, patient-focused setting. The RN works closely with providers to support patients recovering from injuries, regaining mobility, and improving their quality of life. The role offers opportunities to build patient relationships and develop orthopedic skills with support from a knowledgeable team. Clinical duties include assisting with dressing changes, removing staples and sutures, fitting braces, entering orders, and preparing medications. There may be opportunities to learn splinting and casting techniques and to participate in councils and committees. The job description also includes telephone triage responsibilities: answering patient inquiries, assessing symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms, guiding patients to appropriate care, scheduling appointments, documenting triage information in health records, recording conditions for follow-up, maintaining triage protocols, keeping patient information up to date, and educating patients. The role may handle inquiries through different technologies depending on the department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no evenings, weekends, or major holidays. The position is PRN, with zero scheduled weekly hours. Salary range is $29.50–$44.50, with experience credit applied to the wage range. This is a non-union position.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
For telephone nursing practice, hold licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
Complete 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.
Experience in orthopedic nursing or interest in expanding clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

Care for pediatric and adult orthopedic clinic patients in collaboration with providers.
Assist with dressing changes.
Remove staples and sutures.
Fit braces.
Enter orders and prepare medications.
Answer patient inquiries by telephone and assess symptom severity and medical needs using triage algorithms.
Guide patients to the appropriate level of care and schedule appointments with appropriate healthcare providers, facilities, or physicians.
Document information provided during triage in health record systems and record patient health conditions for follow-up care.
Maintain and develop triage protocols and ensure patient healthcare information is updated on time.
Educate patients based on incoming calls.
Participate in councils and committees if interested.