RN - Orthopedics; Inpatient

Overview

• $10,000 Sign ON Bonus (3yr commitment)
• $5,000 Relocation >100miles
• $2,500 Relocation 50miles to 100miles
• $2,500 BSN Bonus
• External Applicants only RN >1yr

NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit

• Number of beds on unit: 41
• Patient population: NT4 is a 41-bed unit specializing in acute ortho and urology surgical patients. DNV certified for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Includes limb trauma patients, low acuity medical patients. Level trauma center.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6
• Department culture and resources:
  Fast paced throughput unit, collaborates with PT/OT. Avg LOS max three days. Team-based. Resources: full-time educator, part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, charge nurses.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used:
  Wound Vacs, JP drains, Buck's tractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices, chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Central line care and lab draws, nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, feeding pumps, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, patient connection.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care per unit standards.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Assesses ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educates ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and additional patient specific needs.
• Coordinates with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients.
• Delegates and monitors interventions of the HCT staff.
• Sets up ortho traction and manipulates surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
• Manages wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.

• License/
  
  Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education:
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Associate's Degree
• Other Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  (information not provided)

The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour – $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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