Orthopedic Nurse

Company: CHI Health Lakeside
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview As our Medical Surgical Nurse CHI Health---s Lakeside Hospital, you---ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency. 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. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful, hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care, as well as diagnostics and emergency services. We 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 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 $10,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment assistance to new hires who meet the following eligibility requirements. Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state where you live. Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 missioncritical LKS2022-Ortho

Keywords: CHI Health Lakeside, Omaha , Orthopedic Nurse, Healthcare , Omaha, Nebraska