Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska; Oakview (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for hospital-based care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. You will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care.

This role features Mon-Fri schedule with four 10-hour shifts (6:30 am–7:00 pm). You will perform assessments, develop and revise care plans, ensure aseptic technique, and participate in safety and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to provide age-appropriate care for patients served.
• Performs perioperative duties and ensures sterile/aseptic technique.
• Collaborates with surgeons and healthcare professionals.
• Maintains patient safety standards and high-quality care.
• Maintains professional behavior and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develops and revises individual care plans for optimum outcomes.
• Implements safe interventions per care plan.
• Evaluates responses to care and interventions.
• Adheres to safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Attends department meetings and mandatory education.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Perioperative care

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Patient safety standards

Organizational 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

The Registered Nurse (RN) Hospital works collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical teams, focusing on providing safe and effective care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Hours/Schedule: Mon - Fri: 4 10-Hour Shifts, Variable shifts between 630a - 7p

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.