Job Description

Facility OrthoIndy Hospital Main, Indianapolis, IN
Department OIH Inpatient Services
Shift Details Full-time, fully benefitted! 36 hours per week, three 12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 am -
7:30 pm with only 2-3 weekend day shifts per six week
schedule. Great nurse and tech team to patient ratio!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we’ll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine
and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to
our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and
treatment options. We have over 100
physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly
respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition
for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a
physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service,
safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect
of your care. OrthoIndy is also the
official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,
provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2
procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more
invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and
knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care,
clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties

The Registered Nurse Inpatient is accountable for patient care consistent with established nursing practices and hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse Inpatient assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of nursing care for patients commensurate with training and licensure. The Registered Nurse Inpatient collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, receives direction from physicians and other professional personnel, and supervises and delegates to non-licensed staff.

Essential Duties

1. Performs patient assessment and communicates pertinent patient information/data to appropriate care providers in a timely manner. Requires constant mental alertness to observe signs and symptoms of patient conditions and side effects of medications or technical procedures and responds appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.
   
2. Delivers direct patient care. Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and/or indicated. Provides care related to personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort measures as indicated. Prepares and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
   
3. Documents all patient care activities in accordance with the standard of care as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
   
4. Supports patient education and discharge planning. Distributes educational material as appropriate. Completes assigned tasks that facilitate discharge planning.
   
5. Participates in annual and ongoing training, education and development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Requires knowledge of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
  required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally
  accredited nursing program
• Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of Indiana required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer