Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Med/Surg Community East

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care and coordinates and oversees other disciplines involved in promoting positive health outcomes and quality services to patients. They deliver skillful care to assigned patients in accordance with the physician's plan of care and practice within the scope of nursing as specified by the Nurse Practice Act. The role is based on the Ortho Med‑Surg unit at Community Hospital East, an 18‑bed unit caring for orthopedic surgical patients (hip/knee replacements, fractures) and other surgical patients (colorectal, urology, OBGYN, laminectomy, complex medical). Physical and occupational therapy staff are housed on the unit with a state‑of‑the‑art PT/OT therapy room. The team promotes relationship‑based care and emphasizes self‑care for the team. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing school (National League for Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation) or three years of related professional nursing experience. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. One year of nursing experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply. Computer skills for documentation and work‑related purposes required. CPR certified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Network