Orthopedic Inpatient RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Registered Nurse - Ortho Inpatient

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical Nursing
• Day shift, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide professional nursing care to a group of patients using the nursing process and current nursing practices.
• Perform initial patient assessments upon admission and develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transitions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and surgeons.
• Delegate and monitor interventions performed by healthcare team staff.
• Set up and manipulate orthopedic traction and surgical traction devices.
• Manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and other urological devices.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.