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

Carle Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN for the NT4 unit, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with >1 year and a 3-year commitment. The 41-bed unit handles total joint replacements, urology, orthopedic trauma, and related care pathways.

The role emphasizes wound care, mobility, and comprehensive patient education. The hospital emphasizes collaborative care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to departmental competencies while delivering high-quality patient outcomes

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Licensed RN in Illinois (IDFPR).
• Nursing Diploma or higher required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.

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.

Skills

BLS

RN license

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN for the NT4 unit, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with >1 year and a 3-year commitment. The 41-bed unit handles total joint replacements, urology, orthopedic trauma, and related care pathways.

The role emphasizes wound care, mobility, and comprehensive patient education. The hospital emphasizes collaborative care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to departmental competencies while delivering high-quality patient outcomes