RN - Orthopedics (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. The NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit is a 41-bed unit specializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. The unit is DNV certified for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients on this unit include limb trauma patients, as well as low acuity medical patients. As Carle is a level trauma center, most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit. This is a fast-paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most patients is a maximum of three days, allowing staff to experience the entire recovery process of the patient. The unit focuses on teamwork to provide the best and safest care to the community, with patients appreciating the kind and positive reassurance they receive from the staff. Resources for the unit include: a full-time educator, part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
External Applicants only RN >1yr

Nice To Haves

$ 2,500 BSN Bonus

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.
Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs.
Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients.
Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff.
Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.