RN Ortho Surgical Job Lexington area,Kentucky USA,Nursing

Job Title: RN Ortho Surgical

Pay: $54 Per Hour

Shift
: 7p-7a, 4 12‑hour days, 48 hours a week

Location
:
Pikeville, KY
Schedule: 08 Weeks

Job Duties:

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process within established standards and practices.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated.

Performs a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and re‑assessments as per policy.

Provides individualized, age‑specific care that supports homeostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiological functioning.

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families—functions as a patient advocate.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide appropriate age care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group.

Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care. Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate.

Supervises other healthcare staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others.

Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department.

Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, processes, and the work environment.

Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, staff meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.

Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

Meets all departmental‑specific competencies.

Performs housekeeping duties when needed.

Assists with the transportation of patients when needed.

Adheres to dress code.

Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Serves as team leader and role model for other staff members.

Required Skills

Pre‑ and Post‑Operative Care (general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, genitourinary)
Pain Management
Chest Tube Care/Insertion
PEG, G‑tube, J‑tube care
Traction
Percutaneous, Sump, Jackson Pratt, or Hemovac drainage care
Medication Administration
NIH Stroke Scale
KODA
Access Central Lines
Specialized IV Drips and Titration
IV Therapy
IVADD
Waive Testing
Transfusion Therapy
Information Management

Required Certifications & Licensure

RN license required. CPR required, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG required.

Experience

2 years of experience required, 5 years preferred. Travel Experience Required.

Previous Orthopedic Surgery experience.

Required Education

An associate’s degree in nursing is required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

XPDEL, Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Notice from the Department of Labor.

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