RN - Inpatient Orthopedics

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for North Tower 4 on a 41-bed unit. The role requires RN with >1 year experience, BLS within 30 days, and an Illinois RN license.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, implementing interventions, wound care, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association.
• Licensed RN in Illinois - IDFPR.
• Education: Nursing Diploma; Associate's Degree.
• RN > 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission assessment and develops plan of care.
• Implements nursing interventions and adjusts plan as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation for the care provided.
• Coordinates with physicians and surgeons on patient care.
• Educates patients on wound care, mobility, and self-care.
• Ensures safety and reports hazards or incidents.
• Supervises HCT staff and manages ortho devices and drainage.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

RN License

Assessment skills

Wound care

Collaboration with physicians

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Wound vacs

Drains

Traction devices

Job description

Overview

WHY NORTH TOWER 4?

On NT4, we have a variety of patient experiences, whichvary from overnight joint replacements to extensive complextrauma patients! NT4 holds Advanced Certification for Hipand Knee Replacements.

$10,000 Sign on bonus RN >1yr 3yr Commitment external applicants only

41 Bed unit

Common Diagnosis

Total Joint replacements Total Hip Replacements/Total KneeReplacements/Total Shoulder Replacements Urology Prostatectomy/Nephrectomy/CBI/Kidney stones Orthopedic Trauma Long and Short Bone Fractures Podiatry Complex Ankle Fractures/Osteomyelitis of theFoot Trauma Trauma with Bone Involvement Gynecology Hysterectomy

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education: Nursing Diploma; Associate's Degree
• Work Experience: RN>1yr

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confere with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $38.93per hour - $63.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.