Ortho RN: Joint Replacement & Trauma Care

Carle Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse on NT4. The 41-bed unit handles a range of patient experiences from overnight joint replacements to complex trauma with an Advanced Certification in Hip and Knee Replacements.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external applicants with >1 year of experience and a 3-year commitment. The role emphasizes comprehensive documentation and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN with active nursing license (RN)
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire (AHA)

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 the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• 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.

Skills

RN

BLS within 30 days

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Carle Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse on NT4. The 41-bed unit handles a range of patient experiences from overnight joint replacements to complex trauma with an Advanced Certification in Hip and Knee Replacements.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external applicants with >1 year of experience and a 3-year commitment. The role emphasizes comprehensive documentation and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.