Ortho RN - Sign-On Bonus & Education Aid

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Ortho Nurse for the Good Samaritan Orthopedics Unit in Kearney, NE. You will support post-operative orthopedic patient care, build trust with patients and families, and coordinate with the surgical and nursing teams to address emotional and informational needs.

Responsibilities include calming patients after surgery, ensuring pain medications are in place, and educating families about home care while hospitalized. Join a team dedicated to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Nebraska or nurse license compact.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.
• Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their post-operative pain.
• Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.
• Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Ortho Nurse for the Good Samaritan Orthopedics Unit in Kearney, NE. You will support post-operative orthopedic patient care, build trust with patients and families, and coordinate with the surgical and nursing teams to address emotional and informational needs.

Responsibilities include calming patients after surgery, ensuring pain medications are in place, and educating families about home care while hospitalized. Join a team dedicated to patient well-being.