Job detail

RN - Orthopedics (Inpatient)

Carle Health

#Registered Nurse #Documentation #RN #Patient Assessment #BLS #Orthopedics #Patient Safety #E-Verify #Wound Care #Plan of Care

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for a group of orthopedic patients, utilizing the nursing process to provide care, which includes performing assessments, implementing plans of care, and maintaining accurate documentation for the healthcare team. Key duties involve assessing ortho and medical/surgical patients, educating them on various aspects of self-care and transition needs, coordinating care with physicians, and managing specialized equipment like traction and wound appliances.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days via the American Heart Association (AHA). The minimum education requirement is a High School Diploma/GED, with an Associate's Degree also mentioned.

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Job description

Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Qualifications

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois
Department of
Financial and
Professional
Regulation (IDFPR),
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree, Work Experience:

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 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.