RN - Orthopedics; Inpatient

Overview

*** $10,000 Sign On Bonus RN >1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants only***

• NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit – 41 beds
• Patient population: 41-bed unit specializing in acute ortho and urology surgical care. DNV certified for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients include limb trauma patients and low acuity medical patients. As a level trauma center, most regional trauma patients are admitted to this unit.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6
• Department culture and resources:
  North Tower 4 is a fast-paced throughput unit that collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. Average length of stay is a maximum of three days. Resources include a full-time educator, part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment: wound vacs, JP drains, Buck’s traction, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc.), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, central line care and lab draws, IV pumps, PCA pumps, feeding pumps, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, patient connection

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:

H.S. Diploma/GED;
Associate s Degree.

Work Experience:

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 provided to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.

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 the 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. Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift. Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient-specific needs.

Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients. Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff. Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care. Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.

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