Registered Nurse (RN), Ortho - Nights

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Memorial is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic Unit (4E) in Springfield, IL. This full-time night shift (three 12-hour shifts, 6:45pm–7:15am) includes every third weekend rotation.

The RN will deliver comprehensive care for elective/non-elective orthopedic surgeries, including joints, spine, and fractures, with wound care and rehabilitation support. Strong assessment and discharge planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN eligible to practice in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• Ability to position/transfer average adult patients and perform manipulative skills.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and provide nursing care to a designated group of patients.
• Provide age-appropriate care and participate in evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes and patient safety initiatives.
• Support discharge planning and transitions to home or extended care facilities.

Skills

Nursing care

IV insertion

Patient transfer

BLS/CPR

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY

Full Time, Night Shift (Three 12-hour shifts, 6:45pm - 7:15am, 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.