RN, Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

About the role

The Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s has 30 beds and provides care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures and general medical/surgical telemetry patients. The unit is known for being team-oriented and has a high success rate for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice;
• Aids providers with patient assessment, examinations, and treatments;
• Performs basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including setting up procedures;
• Administers medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines;
• Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the provider;
• Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process etc.);
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions, and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines;
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team;
• Basic computer skills required; prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred.

Qualifications

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage;
• Roth retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one;
• Generous paid time off programs;
• Employee recognition incentive program;
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement – fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing;
• Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool;
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.