RN - MS Ortho

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 19:00 - 07:30

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Must hold a valid RN license in Tennessee

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH

Must-Have Skills/

Experience:

Highly motivated

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Description:

Providing quality health care to the local community for many years.

The facility employs more than 1,000 staff members and has over 300 physicians.

It is fully accredited and governed by a local board.

The hospital is one of the largest non-government employers in the area.

It is a 167-bed healthcare facility with Level III Trauma Center status.

General Comments:

Unit profile includes a trauma level status of 3.Position information is for a registered nurse specializing in Orthopedics, Postoperative care, and Med/Surg.

There is one opening with weekly guaranteed hours of 36.Weekend hours are as needed, with every third weekend required.

No call requirements are in place for this position.

Required certifications must be obtained before the start of the assignment.

Float requirements may occur as needed, and candidates must be willing to float between units.

Patient ratios in the unit are approximately 4-6 patients per nurse.

The electronic health record system used is Meditech.

Patients include geriatric, adult, and pediatrics (13 and older).

Preferred skills include good assessment abilities.

Common diagnoses and treatments involve postoperative joint care, bariatric procedures, gastrointestinal issues, and trauma patients.

Ideal candidates will be hardworking, willing to ask questions when in doubt, and possess kindness and compassion.

Required education is an Associate Degree in Nursing.

Dress code: scrubs of any color, with restrictions on T-shirts and acrylic nails.

The position is intended to replace permanent staff.