Orthopedic Inpatient Nurse

Special Summer Incentive
Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment, Vacation accrual based on RN experience for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only

Position Highlights: NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit

• Number of beds on unit: 41
• Patient population: NT4 is a 41-bed unit specializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. Surgical patients on this unit include limb trauma patients, as well as low acuity medical patients.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6
• Department culture and resources: North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most patients is a max of three days.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JP drains, Buck's tractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices, chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Central line care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection

• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.