Ortho RN: Joint Replacement Specialist (Sign-On $10k)

Carle Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN to join the NT4 unit, providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population, from joint replacements to complex trauma cases.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, and lead wound care and mobility management while coordinating with surgeons and the healthcare team.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and a pathway to impact patient outcomes within a Magnet-designated system. Join a dedicated team at Carle Health in Illinois.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education: Nursing Diploma and Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure integration of information for the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs.
• Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients.
• Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff.
• Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
• Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.

Skills

BLS certification

RN license

Patient care

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN to join the NT4 unit, providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population, from joint replacements to complex trauma cases.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, and lead wound care and mobility management while coordinating with surgeons and the healthcare team.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and a pathway to impact patient outcomes within a Magnet-designated system. Join a dedicated team at Carle Health in Illinois.