Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho / Spine - PRN III - Days at Norman Regional Health System summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ortho/Spine unit providing specialized care for orthopedic patients. Responsible for patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, implementation of care, and evaluation of outcomes while collaborating with healthcare teams. Requires a current nursing license and BLS certification, with a focus on evidence-based practice.

Compensation

• $42/hr 
• Work 2 shifts/wk.
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.

Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients.

Job Summary

RN essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate
• Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy
• Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions.
• Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed.
• Professional Practice

Education

• Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience

•   Previous experience in healthcare field preferred.

 (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure / Certification

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or active Multistate RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Ortho/Spine, Patient Care, Orthopedic Nursing, Healthcare, Nursing Assessment, BLS Certification, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing Care, Patient Evaluation

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