RN - Orthopedics (Inpatient)

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Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• 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.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Assesses ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educates ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs.
• Coordinates with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients.
• Delegates and monitors interventions of the HCT staff.
• Sets up ortho traction and manipulates surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
• Manages wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.