RN - Orthopedics (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit is a 41-bed unit specializing in the care of acute orthopedic and urology surgical patients. The unit is DNV certified for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients include limb trauma patients and low acuity medical patients. As Carle is a level trauma center, most regional trauma patients are 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. The unit focuses on teamwork to provide the best and safest care to the community, and patients appreciate the kind and positive reassurance 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
RN >1yr experience
3yr Commitment
External Applicants only

Nice To Haves

Wound Vacs
JP drains
Buck’s tractions
external fixators
lift equipment
orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc)
chest tubes
Foley/IV/Mediport insertions
Central line care and lab draws
Nursing prioritization
IV pumps
PCA pumps
Feeding pumps
SCDs
Telemetry monitoring
Patient connection

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.