Orthopedic RN: Joint Replacements & Trauma - $10K Sign-On

Carle Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring an RN for NT4, a 41-bed unit offering advanced hip and knee replacement care and extensive trauma coverage. The role includes initial assessments, care planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support complex orthopedic and medical/surgical patients.

The position emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and adherence to unit standards, with a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for external applicants and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

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.
• Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
• Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health is hiring an RN for NT4, a 41-bed unit offering advanced hip and knee replacement care and extensive trauma coverage. The role includes initial assessments, care planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support complex orthopedic and medical/surgical patients.

The position emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and adherence to unit standards, with a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for external applicants and full benefits.