Orthopedic RN: Joint Replacements & Trauma Care

Carle Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is looking for an RN to join NT4 on a 41-bed unit with opportunities in orthopedic, urology, trauma, gynecology and more. The role includes initial assessments, planning and delivering care, documenting thoroughly and ensuring safety and quality across shifts.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with >1 year commitment and requires BLS and an active RN license. Join a Magnet-designated system committed to patient and community health.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - IDFPR
• Education: Nursing Diploma; Associate‘s Degree
• Work Experience: RN>1yr

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 within 30 days

RN licensure

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Carle Health is looking for an RN to join NT4 on a 41-bed unit with opportunities in orthopedic, urology, trauma, gynecology and more. The role includes initial assessments, planning and delivering care, documenting thoroughly and ensuring safety and quality across shifts.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with >1 year commitment and requires BLS and an active RN license. Join a Magnet-designated system committed to patient and community health.