Orthopedic RN - Night Shift, Sign-On & Relocation Help

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $20,000

Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance up

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Health Network provides patient-centered care on a 37-bed Med Surg unit with private rooms, following the nursing process and physician orders. You will coordinate care, perform assessments, administer medications, and educate patients and families in a fast-paced orthopedic-adjacent environment.

Qualifications include 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care, RN licensure and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Health Network provides patient-centered care on a 37-bed Med Surg unit with private rooms, following the nursing process and physician orders. You will coordinate care, perform assessments, administer medications, and educate patients and families in a fast-paced orthopedic-adjacent environment.

Qualifications include 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care, RN licensure and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.