Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access hospitals in your community offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children.
Highpoint Health – Sumner
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
Highpoint Health – Riverview
158 Hospital Dr.
Carthage, TN 37030
Highpoint Health – Trousdale
500 Church Street
Hartsville, TN 37074
The Registered Nurse will provide post-operative care for orthopedic patients, including monitoring surgical recovery, pain levels, and neurovascular status.
They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and educate patients on recovery and mobility.
What you need
Applicants must hold a current Washington RN license or Compact RN license and possess an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
A minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience and BCLS certification are required.
Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Orthopedic nursingPost-surgical carePatient assessmentMedication administrationWound careNeurovascular monitoringDischarge planningPatient educationRehabilitation supportAcute careInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationBCLSACLSPALSHandle with care
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Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics Post-Surgical
Job Type: Full-time (0.9 FTE) | Days
Schedule: Days, 3x12, Weekends and Holidays Rotate
Wage scale: $42.14 – $78.11 per hour
$10,000 – $20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus
This is a Union Hospital.
Your experience matters
Lourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
an Orthopedic RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives
of those we serve.
More about our team
Join our collaborative 10-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit, where teamwork,
communication, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.
Our supportive team provides specialized orthopedic care while promoting
schedule flexibility, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.
Why You’l Love Our Team
* 10-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit
* Supportive, team-oriented culture
* Schedule flexibility and work-life balance
* 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
* Provide post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients.
How you'll contribute
* Assess and monitor patient condition, pain levels, and surgical recovery.
* Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
* Monitor wounds, dressings, drains, and neurovascular status.
* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge
planning.
* Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and mobility
precautions.
* Support rehabilitation goals and promote safe patient mobility.
* Document care accurately and maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
• $10,000 – $20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus (Pro-Rated for Part-Time)
• $2.25 - $4.50 Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and
health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury
insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial
wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Washington RN license or Compact RN License
with Washington endorsement (if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new
Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins), and possess an
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
Additional requirements include:
* Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
* Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred
* Experience: 1 year of Acute Care nursing required
About our Health System
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes
Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part of
Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making
communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health
facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career
milestone—your experience matters.
Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay
information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities
Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report
the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay
transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
website at: https://lni.wa.gov [https://lni.wa.gov]
EEOC Statement
Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.