Ortho-Trauma RN: Fast-Paced Care, Growth & Sign-On

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health in Macon, GA is hiring a registered nurse for a 36-hour week on the 5Main orthopedic/trauma unit. This fast-paced med/surg environment cares for orthopedic and trauma patients with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, supported by clinical technicians and engaged management.

The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based care, nursing process, and collaboration with the care team. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants; benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

Job description

Hugh Chatham Health in Macon, GA is hiring a registered nurse for a 36-hour week on the 5Main orthopedic/trauma unit. This fast-paced med/surg environment cares for orthopedic and trauma patients with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, supported by clinical technicians and engaged management.

The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based care, nursing process, and collaboration with the care team. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants; benefits eligible.