RN - Orthopedics - Full-Time Nights

Orthopedic Nurse

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

Orthopedics located on the fourth floor of the Tower at Freeman Hospital West, a 29-bed unit providing post-operative care to adult patients following orthopedic trauma, head injury, and scheduled joint or spine surgery. We provide a patient-centered approach to helping patients return to their best by coordinating efforts with our therapy team to help ensure a successful recovery. Our focus is on building a team-centered work environment where compassion is key, patient safety is paramount, and you will have the ability to make a difference in the lives of your patients and their families.

In conjunction with the medical plan of care, independently performs systematic and continuous assessment of the physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs of assigned patients and families; plans and implements appropriate interventions; and evaluates effectiveness and adjusts plan as indicated in a timely manner in the provision of safe and effective care.

Requirements:

Current Missouri Registered Nurse License or current registered nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.

If no experience as an RN or LPN in a hospital setting or it has been more than 5 years since last worked in a hospital setting, nurses must successfully pass patient care orientation (PCO) within 30 days.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred.

AHA BLS for healthcare providers within 60 days.

NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 365 days.

RN competency day annually by transcript due date.

Freeman Perks and Programs:

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to health insurance or cash bonus with participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended sick pay
• Learning center designated only for Freeman family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, cafeteria, etc.