Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) I - Ortho Spine - Full Time - Nights at Norman Regional Health System summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) I position in Ortho Spine requires collaboration with health professionals and the implementation of nursing care for orthopedic patients. This role involves assessing patient health, planning care strategies, and performing nursing functions with a focus on excellence in hip and knee replacements. Candidates must possess an RN license, with a preference for those holding a BSN or higher, and prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Overview:

Compensation/Benefits

• $27.84-$45.46/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, short term, long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients.

Responsibilities:

• collaboration with other health professionals, assessment, analyzing assessment data, establishing goals, planning care strategy,
• establishing priorities of care, implementing care, delegating tasks safely, providing safe direct and indirect nursing care,
• evaluating responses to interventions, and performing additional nursing functions in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired beyond basic nursing preparation.

Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare field preferred.

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

 

Licensure/Certification

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or active Multistate RN license. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing Responsibilities, BSN, Night Shift Nursing, Nursing Certification, Ortho Spine, Patient Assessment

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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