Job Description

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

A Registered Nurse (RN) I in an Ortho Spine unit responsible for delivering quality care to orthopedic patients, including those undergoing hip and knee replacements. The position involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, assessing and implementing care strategies, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must have a nursing diploma or degree and a valid RN license, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

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, Ortho Spine, orthopedic care, patient assessment, nursing care, healthcare, medical benefits, night shift, nursing license, patient safety

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Afternoon shift,

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