Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Location:

Westerville, Ohio, 43081

Category:
Nursing

Job :

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

The Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s has 30 beds. Registered Nurses will care for patients recovering from hip and knee replacements, hip fractures, shoulder repairs, back surgeries, and craniotomies as well as general medical/surgical telemetry patients.

• Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one, generous paid time off programs and employee recognition incentive program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement – fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Flexible schedules through our First Choice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool.
• Daily Pay – eligible colleagues can view earnings daily and transfer funds before payday.

The RN, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Staff RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.

• Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice; assist provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments; perform basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including set up of procedures.
• Administer medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Assist in emergency situations under the direction of the provider.
• Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process, etc.).
• Document accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team.
• Basic computer skills required; prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.