Ortho RN: Expert Care for Injury Recovery

Saint Joseph Hospital - London; London (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph London is actively seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across diverse patient populations. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement individualized care plans, and work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, rapid clinical decision-making, and educating patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required at hire.
• BSN enrollment/completion within 5 years of hire (2 years to enroll, 5 years to complete).
• KY RN license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs triage by assessing patient health and monitoring; detects changes and acts accordingly.
• Responds to life-saving situations following nursing standards, policies, and protocols.
• Sets priorities in care plans based on assessed needs and resource requirements.
• Collaborates with providers to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Administers medications, IV therapies, and treatments per policies.
• Provides patient and family education.

Skills

Triage & assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph London is actively seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across diverse patient populations. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement individualized care plans, and work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, rapid clinical decision-making, and educating patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.