Ortho RN: Joint Replacement & Trauma Care

Carle Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an experienced RN for North Tower 4, a 41-bed unit specializing in joint replacements and complex trauma. External applicants are offered a $10,000 sign-on bonus with 3-year commitment.

The unit handles total joint replacements, urology, orthopedic trauma, and gynecology cases, with Magnet-designated nursing care. Responsibilities include complete patient assessment, care planning, wound care education, and coordination with physicians.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required (IDFPR)
• BLS within 30 days
• Nursing diploma or higher required

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.
• 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.

Skills

RN Licensure (IDFPR)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health seeks an experienced RN for North Tower 4, a 41-bed unit specializing in joint replacements and complex trauma. External applicants are offered a $10,000 sign-on bonus with 3-year commitment.

The unit handles total joint replacements, urology, orthopedic trauma, and gynecology cases, with Magnet-designated nursing care. Responsibilities include complete patient assessment, care planning, wound care education, and coordination with physicians.