RN Orthopedic - Full-time / Part-time

Job ID: 176346

RN Orthopedic Nashville, Tennessee

Regular / Night

Additional Job Information

Title: RN - Orthopedic

City, State:  Nashville,TN

Location:  Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital

Department:   Orthopedics Unit 001

Additional Job Details:  FT Nights 

 

Job Description

Job Summary:

The RN - Orthopedic provides direct nursing care to orthopedic patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Recognizes common manifestations of musculoskeletal disorders and implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Identifies types of orthopedic surgery and performs appropriate preoperative management and nursing care.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement: A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life. B. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life. C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership. D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship. E. Creativity - Courageous Innovation. F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
• Assesses and coordinates discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients, provides interventions/treatments and evaluates effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and family and provides age-specific and culturally appropriate education. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
  • One or more of the following:
    • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 

Education:

• Diploma 
  • ​Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Work Experience:

• Clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years preferred.

How To Apply

If you have any questions about the application process or require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application, please contact the Ascension candidate care at 1-855-778-6037 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST  Monday through Friday.
 

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