Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance