What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Nurse position at CHI Health Lakeside?
As our Orthopedic RN at CHI Health’s Lakeside Hospital, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. This position provides you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in the medical surgical oncology service line.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.
About Us
CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we are revolutionizing nursing care with OccuveraTM and the Virtually Integrated Care (VIC) nursing model.
Lakeside Hospital provides a full range of services including: maternity, cancer, surgery, and acute care as well as diagnostics and emergency services. We are a short drive from anywhere in the Omaha Metro area and are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
How would you like to have an experienced RN at your fingertips? Someone to help with your admissions and discharges, check in on your patients and to help you with complex patient situations? Join our Med Surg team and you will get just that. A virtual RN who can do all of those things and more through a TV screen in the patient rooms. We are changing how we approach med surg nursing and would love for you to join us!
What You’ll Do
This is an excellent role for someone who dislikes routine and wants to keep their skills sharp. Your day-to-day nursing tasks will depend on the tailored needs of your patients.
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Administer medications change dressings monitor vital signs and chart with timely documentation
- Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work care coordination physical therapy occupational therapy lab respiratory therapy and imaging
- Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment
Qualifications
We are offering a $25,000 signon bonus and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment assistance to new hires who meet the following criteria.
What You’ll Need
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire
- Specialty certification may be required after hire
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! CHI Health Hospitals' nursing teams cultivate a supportive environment where we operate as a compassionate care-giving team. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities!
#LKS2022-Ortho
Salary : $29 - $42
