RN - Orthopedics

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit in a dynamic, supportive environment where patient care matters. You’ll work under a Nurse Director/Patient Care Supervisor and contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on excellence.

Responsibilities include providing holistic nursing care based on the nursing process, collaborating with over 40 orthopedic surgeons and residents, and helping shape care plans and policies for our trauma

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri with BLS from AHA.
• One year orthopedic nursing experience preferred.
• Basic computer and electronic charting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent holistic care based on the nursing process.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 40+ orthopedic surgeons and residents.
• Support a patient-centered care plan and policies in a high-volume unit.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing experience

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bachelors - Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

Join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Team If you’re a registered nurse (RN) looking for a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real difference, the North Kansas City Hospital Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit is the place to be. With cutting-edge procedures, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we offer a workplace where you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day. We perform 80-100 elective procedures per week, including total hip and knee replacements, spinal fusions, discectomies, shoulder replacements, and more. We also care for trauma patients in their med/surg recovery phase, treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, and other emergencies. We hold Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement through The Joint Commission and are actively pursuing Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery. Supportive Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights, with dedicated techs for patient support and charge nurses who are not in staffing. Our nurses work directly with 40+ orthopedic surgeons and their residents, playing an integral role in shaping patient care plans and policies. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Director/Patient Care Supervisor/Charge Nurse, patients and families are provided competent holistic care based on nursing process.

EXPERIENCE

One year medical/surgical experience preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS

One year orthopedic nursing experience preferred.

OTHER

Basic computer skills

LICENSE/CERT

Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION

Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing