Registered Nurse (RN) - Extended Recovery (Days) (Part-Time) (24hrs)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska is seeking an Extended Recovery RN to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care for post‑operative orthopedic patients needing extended recovery or overnight observation.

You will monitor conditions, manage pain, encourage early mobility, prepare for discharge, collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and hospitalists, and uphold safety standards while delivering compassionate, evidence‑based nursing.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state).
• Experience in postoperative/extended recovery nursing.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative care.
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to patient safety and incident prevention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ nursing needs.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans for optimum outcomes.
• Implement and document care interventions safely.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans accordingly.
• Maintain professional behavior and support organizational mission.
• Identify and address risks to patients, families, and staff.
• Follow safety policies and regulatory requirements; participate in quality initiatives.
• Attend department meetings and mandatory educational programs.

Skills

RN knowledge

Postoperative care

Aseptic technique

Collaboration

Patient safety

Organizational skills

Pain management

Perioperative assessment

Job description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Position Summary

The Extended Recovery RN, s responsible for providing high-quality patient-centered care to post-operative orthopedic patients requiring extended recovery or overnight care. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, managing pain, preventing complications, encouraging early mobility, preparing patients for their discharge home, and ensuring a safe recovery process. The Extended Recovery nurse will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, nurse navigators, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and maintain safety standards.

Hours/Schedule

24 / Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week 6:45a - 7:15p + built in weekend and holiday rotation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age /weight of the patients served.
• Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care
• Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals
• Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards
• Excellent organizational skills

Essential Job Functions

• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.
• Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcome.
• Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. Routinely recognized as one of Omaha's top employers, OrthoNebraska is all about people. Our approach is grounded in collaboration. This means the physician, care team, support staff, patient, and caregivers work together to get patients back to what they love.

Join the OrthoNebraska team, and work in a place where your ideas are celebrated and you have room to make your career journey your own.