RN - Orthopedic Clinic (PRN)

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an orthopedic clinic RN to deliver hands-on patient care, triage calls, and coordinate appointments. You’ll support a patient-focused team and help patients regain mobility in a collaborative clinic.

The role follows a standard daytime schedule, with no evenings or weekends, and requires an active RN license with nursing education. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient inquiries over the telephone and triage according to algorithms.
• Guide the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedule appointments with providers.
• Document information provided to patients in health record systems; maintain patient records.
• Maintain and develop triage protocols; update care information for follow-up.
• Educate patients based on calls and provide clear guidance.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Triage and assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50

Experience credit to wage range

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our welcoming Orthopedic Clinic team, where you'll care for both pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Working closely with providers, you'll play an important role in helping patients regain mobility, recover from injuries, and improve their quality of life. This position offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while developing specialized orthopedic skills in a supportive and engaging clinic setting.

As an RN, you'll enjoy hands-on patient care and a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting with dressing changes
• Staple and suture removal
• Brace fittings
• Order entry
• Preparing medications
• Opportunities to learn splinting and casting techniques
• Participation in councils and committees for those interested in becoming more involved

Whether you're an experienced orthopedic nurse or looking to expand your clinical expertise, you'll be supported by a knowledgeable team that values learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Family orientated schedule

No evenings, weekends or major holidays

Summary

Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.

Job Description

Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].