Registered Nurse (RN), Ortho - Days

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Memorial Home Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Orthopedic Unit (4E) on days. This full-time role features three 12-hour shifts per week with every third weekend rotation and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

The RN provides age-appropriate nursing care for elective and non-elective orthopedic surgeries, participates in care planning, and supports discharge planning and coordination with rehab services. Illinois RN licensure and BLS/CPR are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• Ability to position/transfer patients with coordination.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• IV insertion and IM injections.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Delegation, supervision and provision of nursing care for a designated patient group.
• Provides age-appropriate care and participates in research when appropriate.
• Contributes to quality improvement processes and evidence-based practice.
• Adheres to hospital mission, vision and nursing division philosophy.
• Performs discharge planning and coordinates with rehab services as needed.
• Follows Illinois Nursing Act and professional standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient care

Delegation

Supervision

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Research participation

Education

Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

****$20,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY****

Full Time, Day Shift (Three 12-hour shifts per week/Every third weekend rotation)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Unit (4E)

The RN on the Orthopedic Unit (4E) provides comprehensive care to patients admitted for both elective and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. These procedures include, but are not limited to, total joint replacements, spine surgeries, and fracture fixations. This Unit also serves patients with complex wounds requiring biopsies, and/or cultures for targeted antibiotic therapy and wound management. In addition, the unit frequently cares for individuals recovering from traumatic injuries who may need to use orthopedic devices such as external fixators or traction. The patient population primarily consists of middle-aged to older adults. Nurses on this unit gain valuable experience in pain management, wound care, and discharge planning, including transitions to home or extended care facilities. There are also significant opportunities to support patients through physical and occupational therapy assessments as part of their recovery journey.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Memorial you will be responsible for delegation, supervision and provision of the nursing care of a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision, and Values, the MHS Nursing Division Mission, Vision and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

Education

• Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• RN license in the State of Illinois required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.