Job Description

OrthoNebraska is adding a Registered Nurse (RN) to our Pre/Post-Op team!

The Pre/Post-Op team environment is fast paced and well organized in taking care of the needs of our orthopaedic community.

Our top priorities are focusing on patient safety as well as patient satisfaction.

Teamwork is paramount as we are dedicated to Always True in promoting trust, respect, understanding and engagement with all team members.

If this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position

Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual

Shift

Days / Nights / Evenings

FTE / Hours

1.0 / 40

Schedule

Shift Days / Schedule

Department/Position Details/Duties:

• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs
• Develop/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient.
• Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome
• Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, interactions to achieve organizations mission
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age /weight of the patients served
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska and other states as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required.

Experience:

• 1-2 Years perioperative, medical-surgical or PACU experience preferred.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.