Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics - Sign On Bonus

Company: Highlands Regional Medical Center
Location: Sebring
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time


**$20K Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates! Registered Nurse (RN)Orthopedics UnitFull-Time (0.9 FTE), NightsHighlands Regional Medical CenterSebring, FL Facility Description:Highlands Regional Medical Center is a 126-bed acute hospital providing a full range of Emergency, Surgical and Inpatient and Outpatient services. Serving Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding counties since 1965, Highlands Regional Medical Center offers advanced technology and attracts the most highly qualified physicians and surgeons in the area. The Emergency Room offers the area s only dedicated Senior ER featuring designated parking, hearing amplifiers, optical devices, special attention to discharge planning and one-on-one help with scheduling follow-up appointments. The Orthopedic Institute at Highlands provides patients undergoing joint replacement surgery an upscale environment while also promoting wellness and healing. The hospital specializes in surgical services close to home including minimally invasive procedures, which can result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery. Highlands Regional Medical Center's personnel, consisting of highly trained professionals, are dedicated to ensure consistent excellence in healthcare delivery. We invite you to learn more about our career opportunities as well as living in Sebring, The City on the Circle, which is home to the Sebring International Raceway as well as a wide range of boutique and gallery shopping opportunities, fine and casual dining, and a host of parks and lakes that satisfy all recreational interests. Benefits:We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Highlands Regional Medical Center, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include: Student Loan Repayment*Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs*Paid Personal Leave401k (100% annual match 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)Identity Theft Protection discountsAuto, Home, and Life Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)**If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position. Position Description:The Ortho RN cares for patients post-surgical procedures. The Ortho RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources
• Carries out physician orders
• Assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs including obtaining patient history and assessing for risk factors
• Manage the patient's pain
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Instructs and educates patients and families
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• One year of Acute Care Nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing preferred
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Customer service abilities including effective listening and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Motivated team player with a flexible attitude and willingness to contribute as needed Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking .For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, cardiothoracic, intensive care unit, mhb, nurse, nurse rn, recovery, staff nurse, surgical

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