Med Surg Ortho Nurse

Overview

Will hire LPN or RN

The Orthopedics Unit (3N) at Good Samaritan Hospital is a 22-bed unit that cares for a variety of ortho patients and is Joint Commission Certified in total hip and total knee replacements. We provide state of the art orthopedic procedures in Kearney, NE!

As our Ortho Nurse, you'll help our patients with orthopedic post-operative care. You'll build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs, observing them closely, and listening carefully. Remember, this might be your 20th experience with this surgery, but it's often their first for patients.

Sign-on bonus RN:

-$25,000 full time, pro-rated for part time

Educational Assistance

-$10,000 full time only, paid over five years

Sign-on bonus LPN :

-$5,000 full time, pro-rated for part time

Responsibilities

• Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.

• Fast-paced work while paying attention to the patient details across 22 beds in the unit.

• Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their post-operative pain.

• Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.

• Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license that allows you to practice in our state

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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Pay Range

$33.50 - $48.58 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.