RN - Orthopedics - Full-Time Nights

About the role

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

Schedule

Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

About Us - 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.

What You’ll Do

• Independently performs systematic and continuous assessment of the physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs of assigned patients and families;
• Plans and implements appropriate interventions;
• 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.
• ASLS preferred, but not required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 60 days.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 365 days.
• RN Competency Day annually by transcript due date.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred.
• ASLS preferred, but not required.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• 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.