Ortho RN: Joint Replacement & Trauma Care

Carle Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a registered nurse for the NT4 unit, a 41-bed unit handling joint replacements, trauma, urology, and other specialties. The role emphasizes comprehensive perioperative and inpatient care, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, document thoroughly, and coordinate with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois (IDFPR) required.
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• Education: Nursing Diploma; Associate’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit-specific nursing duties per scope of service.
• Maintains accurate documentation of care.
• Completes initial patient assessment and plans care.
• Implements care plan and nursing interventions.
• Ensures patient and staff safety and reports hazards.
• Educates patients on wound care, mobility and self-care.
• Coordinates care with physicians and surgeons.
• Delegates tasks to HCT staff.

Skills

RN

BLS

AHA

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a registered nurse for the NT4 unit, a 41-bed unit handling joint replacements, trauma, urology, and other specialties. The role emphasizes comprehensive perioperative and inpatient care, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, document thoroughly, and coordinate with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes.