RN Inpatient Orthopedics

Overview

WHY NORTH TOWER 4

On NT4 we have a variety of patient experiences whichvary from overnight joint replacements to extensive complextrauma patients! NT4 holds Advanced Certification for Hipand Knee Replacements.

$10000 Sign on bonus RN >1yr 3yr Commitment external applicants only

41 Bed unit

Common Diagnosis

Total Joint replacements Total Hip Replacements/Total KneeReplacements/Total Shoulder ReplacementsUrology Prostatectomy/Nephrectomy/CBI/Kidney stones Orthopedic Trauma Long and Short Bone Fractures Podiatry Complex Ankle Fractures/Osteomyelitis of theFoot Trauma Trauma with Bone InvolvementGynecology Hysterectomy

Responsibilities

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 the integration of information for use by the healthcare 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 responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and 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 all requirements of departmental applicable completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program 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

Qualifications

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: Nursing Diploma; Associates Degree Work Experience: RN>1yr

Carle Health Company Overview

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $38.93per hour - $63.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications location training licenses shifts worked and compensation model.