Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and neuro overflow patients. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification or familiarity, particularly helpful given neuro overflow patients.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kansas City, MO
Salary
$1,894
Description
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and neuro overflow patients
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
Conduct bedside shift reports and perform hourly rounding in accordance with patient experience standards
Float to other Medical Surgical level-of-care units (General MS, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma) as needed; contract labor is first to float
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Ability to work 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
Willingness to wear navy scrubs per unit dress code
Preferred Experience / Skills
Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
Telemetry (Tele) experience
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification or familiarity, particularly helpful given neuro overflow patients
Why Join Us
Work within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
Benefit from unit support including Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) throughout your shift