Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Spine - Days

Overview Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients. Compensation/Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, short term and long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement $27.84-$45.46/hr depending on previous work experience Evening differential $2.50/hr Night differential $3.00/hr Weekend differential $3.00/hr Job Summary RN essential functions include, but are not limited to: Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed Professional Practice Qualifications Education Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master\'s of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred Experience Previous experience in healthcare field preferred (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program Schedule 7a-7p Work Shift Day Position Type Regular Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr