RN - Orthopedics - Full-Time Nights

Freeman Health System; Freeman (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement match

Wellness program

PTO / FTO

Extended sick pay

Learning Center access

Payroll discounts

Job summary

Freeman Health System's Orthopedics team at Freeman Hospital West is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for night shift coverage. This 36-hour weekly, full-time role focuses on postoperative care for adult orthopedic patients within a 29-bed unit.

You will collaborate with the medical plan of care to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered recovery. The position requires Missouri RN licensure (compact state acceptable) and completion of required certifications within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Missouri RN license current or compact state license; compact license must be in state of residence.
• ACLS certification preferred; ASLS preferred but not required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers within 60 days; NIH Stroke Scale certification within 365 days.
• RN competency day annually by transcript due date.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs ongoing assessment of physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs; plans and implements interventions and evaluates effectiveness within the medical plan of care to ensure safe and effective care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

ACLS

BLS

NIH Stroke Scale

PCO Orientation

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

About Us - Orthopedics

Located on the fourth floor of the Tower at Freeman Hospital West
29-bed unit providing post-operative care to adult patients following Orthopedic trauma, head injury, and scheduled joint or spine surgery
We provide a patient-centered approach to helping patients return to their best by coordinating efforts with our therapy team to help ensure a successful recovery
Our focus is on building a team-centered work environment where compassion is key, patient safety is paramount, and you will have the ability to make a difference in the lives of your patients and their families

What You’ll Do

In Conjunction With The Medical Plan Of Care, Independently Performs Systematic And Continuous Assessment Of The Physical, Emotional, Clinical, And Psychosocial Needs Of Assigned Patients And Families; Plans And Implements Appropriate Interventions; And Evaluates Effectiveness And Adjusts Plan As Indicated In A Timely Manner In The Provision Of Safe And Effective Care.

Requirements

Current Missouri Registered Nurse License Or Current Registered Nurse License From A Compact State. If A Compact License Is Held, It Must Be In The Nurse’s State Of Residence.

• If No Experience As An RN Or LPN In A Hospital Setting Or It Has Been More Than 5 Years Since Last Worked In A Hospital Setting, Nurses Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (PCO) Within 30 Days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred.
• ASLS Preferred, But Not Required.
• AHA BLS For Healthcare Providers Within 60 Days.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification Within 365 Days.
• RN Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred.
• ASLS Preferred, But Not Required.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.