Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Ortho

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus offered!

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care and coordinate multidisciplinary services on the Ortho Med-Surg unit. You will care for orthopedic surgical patients, including hip/knee replacements, fractures, and related medical cases, following the plan of care and regulatory standards.

Join a team that emphasizes relationship-based care, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN/CCNE/ACEN or NLN CNEA accredited school of nursing; or three years of related nursing experience.
• Licensed RN in Indiana per the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BSN preferred.
• One year of nursing experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes required.
• Demonstrates accountability and openness to change and learning.
• Demonstrates customer service skills to enhance patient and family experience.
• Takes initiative to help others.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and coordinate care with other disciplines.
• Care for assigned patients in accordance with the plan of care and Nurse Practice Act.
• Support orthopedic unit patients including post-surgical care as described.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.

Skills

RN license Indiana

CPR certification

Computer skills

Customer service

Initiative

Accountability

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program (NLN/CCNE/NLN CNEA)

Job description

Hiring bonus offered! Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care and coordinates and oversees other disciplines involved in promoting positive health outcomes and quality services to patients.

The Registered Nurse provides skillful care to assigned patients in accordance with the plan of care and practices within the scope of nursing as specified by the Nurse Practice Act.

The Ortho Med-Surg unit at Community Hospital East is an 18-bed unit that cares for orthopedic surgical patients including hip/knee replacements and fractures. In addition to caring for orthopedic patients, you will also gain experience working with surgical patients including, but not limited to: colorectal, urology, OBGYN, laminectomy, and complex medical patients. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy staff are housed on this unit with a state-of-the‑art PT/OT therapy room. The ortho team promotes relationship‑based care and emphasize the importance of self‑care for our team.

If you’re a life‑long learner that enjoys growing in your nursing knowledge while gaining experience in a supportive, rewarding environment, consider joining the Ortho Team!

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• - Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• - Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• - One year of nursing experience is preferred, new graduates welcome to apply.
• - Computer skills for documentation and work‑related purposes are required.
• - Demonstrates accountability for own actions with an openness to change and learning.
• - Demonstrates customer service skills to provide exceptional patient and family experience.
• - Takes initiative to help others.
• - CPR certified.