DAYS - MS Ortho Trauma RN

About The Opportunity

SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends) 3X12 hr. shifts per week 7P-7A Unit does self scheduling

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
• The Med Surg Ortho Trauma RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for a unique population of patients. Plan, implement, revise and delegate nursing care .Perform necessary technical skills as delineated through education, expertise, and unit requirements. Incorporate teaching into all aspects of nursing practice
• On this fast-paced and challenging 37-bed unit, you will provide care to adult patients undergoing elective procedures such as total joint replacement, bone, and soft tissue tumor resections as well as patients with various fractures, amputations, deglovings, and injuries from traumatic events such as car accidents and gunshots

Required Skills

Education
• BSN required
• Texas State RN license or compact license is accepted
• Current BLS/ACLS issued by the American Heart Association required
• Must have at least one (1) year RECENT ACUTE Med Surg RN experience in an acute care hospital
• Ortho or Trauma experience is PREFERRED
• WILL NOT CONSIDER REHAB, LTAC OR HOME HEALTH
Additional Information
• Must have a strong background in Med Surg w/Ortho Trauma experience
• Nurse to patient ratio- 1:4/5
• #Beds per unit- 37
• Reports to the unit manager