Orthopedic Surgical Staff RN
Pikeville, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
4x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Nursing / Orthopedic Staff RN

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Nursing (Contract)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process within established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess young adult, adult, and elderly patients.
• Provide pre and post-operative care for general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary patients.
• Manage pain and administer medications.
• Perform chest tube care/insertion and care for PEG, G-tube, J-tube.
• Manage traction and various drainage systems (Percutaneous, Sump, Jackson Pratt, Hemovac).
• Access and manage central lines, specialized IV drips, IV therapy, IVADD, and transfusion therapy.
• Conduct NIH Stroke Scale assessments and KODA.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, and responses.
• Provide individualized, age-specific care supporting hemostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiologic functioning.
• Treat patients and families with respect, maintain confidentiality, and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Function as a patient advocate and team leader.
• Supervise and allocate work to other healthcare staff.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Maintain patient care equipment and ensure proper supply stock.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stressful situations.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and personnel policies.
• Perform housekeeping and patient transportation duties as needed.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Surgical Nursing / Orthopedic Staff RN
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency in surgical/orthopedic nursing required.

Additional Notes

• Must demonstrate competency in specialized procedures and equipment related to surgical and orthopedic nursing.
• Ability to provide care across the lifespan, from young adults to elderly patients.
• Expected to function as a role model and team leader within the nursing staff.

No prior travel experience requirement specified.