Ortho RN

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan is seeking an Ortho Nurse to support orthopedic post-operative care in the hospital setting. You will build trust with patients and families by anticipating needs, observing closely, and listening carefully.

You will work with surgical and nursing teams to communicate details while addressing emotional and informational needs during recovery. Responsibilities include comforting patients post-surgery, ensuring pain management medications, and guiding families on home

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Nebraska or compact.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to help them feel safe and relaxed.
• Welcome new patients and ensure they have medications to manage post-operative pain.
• Inform families and patients about home care and hospital care plans while staying in the hospital.
• Work with a team of nurses to ensure patient well‑being and clear communication.

Skills

BLS (American Heart Association)

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Active RN license in Nebraska or compact

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Ortho Nurse at Good Samaritan, you’ll help our patients with orthopedic post-operative care.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Ortho Nurse at Good Samaritan, you’ll help our patients with orthopedic post-operative care.

Every day you will build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs, observing them closely, and listening carefully.

To be successful in this role, you must work well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient.

• Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.
• Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their post-operative pain.
• Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.
• Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.

We are offering up to $13,500 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Required

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in the state of Nebraska or nurse license compact
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

The Orthopedics Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is a 22-bed unit that cares for a variety of ortho patients and is Joint Commission Certified in total hip and total knee replacements. We provide state of the art orthopedic procedures in Kearney, NE.

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

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Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour