Ortho Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) on the 7th floor of Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The role supports musculoskeletal patient care with emphasis on assessment, pain management, wound care, and education for recovery.

This is a per diem, night-shift position with a differential and collaborative team environment. Eligible applicants hold an active state RN license and BLS; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certification at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions.
• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration and changes in patient status.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse effects or allergies.
• Act as liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure needs are met.
• Provide patient education on condition, treatment options, and recovery.
• Communicate with doctors, therapists, and social workers to adjust care plans.

Skills

Assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

State RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical Acute 7T

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: PRN or Per Diem

Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM $4 - $8 shift differential)

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking an Orthopedic Registered Nurse, internally referred to as our Medical Surgical RN, on the 7th floor Tower at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden, AL), a member of Prime Healthcare. An orthopedic registered nurse (RN) isa registered nurse who specializes in the care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.They work with patients who have experienced injuries, undergone orthopedic surgery, or have long-term musculoskeletal conditions.Their duties include patient assessment, pain management, wound care, and education about the recovery process.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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