RN - Orthopedic Clinic (Part Time)

Sanford Health•Sanford, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a registered nurse for its Orthopedic Clinic. The nurse will care for pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative, patient-focused clinic, working closely with providers to support recovery, mobility, and quality of life. The position includes hands-on patient care and opportunities to develop orthopedic skills, including learning splinting and casting techniques. The RN may also participate in councils and committees. The role also involves telephone triage: answering patient inquiries, assessing symptoms and medical needs using triage algorithms, directing patients to appropriate care, scheduling appointments, documenting triage information in health records, maintaining patient information and triage protocols, and educating patients through calls and other department-specific technologies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for two to three shifts per week, totaling 20 scheduled hours weekly. There are no evenings, weekends, or major holidays.

Requirements

An unencumbered RN license in the state 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.
Complete all requirements to obtain the license needed for the role within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for pediatric and adult patients in the Orthopedic Clinic.
Assist with dressing changes and remove staples and sutures.
Fit patients for braces and enter orders.
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 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 patients' healthcare information is updated on time.
Answer inquiries through department-specific technology and educate patients based on incoming calls.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.