Orthopedic Center - Registered Nurse/RN - Full Time - 1st Shift Job Listing at Wilson Health in Sidney, OH (Job ID 8a78839f95f8533f0196444afdbe6511)

Description

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Orthopedic Center Registered Nurse for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

Key Perks and Benefits:

• EDC clinic providing free primary care, prescriptions, labs/testing, and wellness visits
• Your choice of 3 medical plans, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Provided Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Group Life Insurance
• Generous PTO starts accruing on day one
• Tuition/Certification reimbursement
• Industry leading retirement program with company match on day one

Working Hours: 36 hours per week (72 hours bi-weekly) 
Shift: 6am-3:30pm or 8:00am-5:30pm (rotated between staff), NO CALL, WEEKENDS, OR HOLIDAYS
Position Reports to:  Orthopedic Center Nurse Manager                           

Department Description: Wilson Health's Center for Orthopedics is the region's destination for high quality, state-of-the-art orthopedic procedures and services. The modern center is equipped with 6 dedicated pre- and postoperative surgical bays, and is staffed by leading board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in comprehensive and specialty care.

Job Summary: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to pre-operative and post-operative patients in the hospital setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interviews patient and/or significant other and completes initial assessments in a timely manner.
•  Adequately assesses and re-assesses pain.  Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Initiates PAT and PACU Phase I and II discharge planning to meet patient needs.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms requiring intervention and initiates appropriate action.
•  Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
• Assures accuracy of   orders, including coordination of diagnostic test, lab work, etc.
•  Administers and documents medication in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates team approach, adapts between Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PAT efficiently.
• Performs treatments and diagnostic testing according to hospital policy and procedure and physician orders.
•  Assists physician with tests and procedures (e.g., dressing changes, spinal injections, and regional blocks).
•  Adheres to established standards of practice as dictated by ASPAN and engages in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals.
•  Performs role of conscious sedation nurse following hospital policy and procedure.
• Notifies appropriate physician of any abnormal PAT / stat test results and documents accordingly.
•  Accurately documents observations, intervention, and patient teaching according to hospital policy and procedure in a concise and pertinent manner.

• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and caregivers as evidenced by documentation on pre-op and post-op assessment in EMR.
• Provides patient with information about surgical procedure.
• Gives information, updates or explanations to patients and their families as warranted

 Qualifications:

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse License and graduate of accredited nursing program
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or able to obtain within one year of hire
• Candidate must have similar experience or at least 5 years of Critical Care or Medical Surgical experience.

 Mission & Vision & Values:

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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