Registered Nurse (RN) - Extended Recovery (Nights) (Casual/PRN)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital; Oakview (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska seeks an Extended Recovery RN to provide high-quality care for postoperative orthopedic patients. You will monitor conditions, manage pain, prevent complications, and support early mobility in collaboration with surgeons and hospital staff.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, planning and implementing care, and ensuring a safe discharge process for patients requiring extended recovery or overnight care.

Qualifications

• Performs initial and ongoing nursing assessments to determine care needs.
• Delivers perioperative care with emphasis on safety and patient comfort.
• Applies aseptic techniques and infection control in all procedures.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and care teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine nursing care needs.
• Develops and revises an individualized plan of care for optimum outcomes.
• Implements interventions per plan in a safe, effective manner.
• Evaluates response to care and adjusts interventions as needed.
• Maintains professional behavior and ensures safety for patients and staff.

Skills

Postoperative care

Pain management

Patient assessment

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Nursing skills

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

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

0 / As Needed, 6:45p - 7:15a

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.