Specialty RN II - Orthopaedics & Wound Care
Job Title:
Specialty RN II - Orthopaedics & Wound CareLocation:
Lewistown, PennsylvaniaJob Category:
RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule:
Days Work Type:
Full timeDepartment:
Western Region Orthopaedics TeamDate Posted:
06/02/2021Job ID:
R-14617Job SummaryAre you a RN looking to join our team of Healthcare Heroes? Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Our Geisinger nurses make a difference in the lives of the people they see every day- our friends, neighbors, and family members.
Job DutiesServes in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care.
Participates in research and educates patients and nursing staff.
Provide patient care and education for patients in the specific age range on their assigned department.
Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
Maintains availability to nursing for occasional in-service and helps with orientation of staff involved education.
Performs pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients.
This includes recording of current medications and dosages and obtaining previous laboratory results and measurements.
Assists in the management of patients with chronic diseases, including achieving key quality indicators, education, and long- term coordination of care.
Tracks performance improvement measures and assists providers with completion.
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
Assists provider in performance of procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position DetailsOur ideal RN candidate would have at least 2 years of RN experience with prior wound care experience preferred.
Come join our close knit team!Work Schedule/Details:
Monday through Friday8:
00AM to 4:
30PMNo weekends or holidaysWe're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverageFamily Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)Employer contribution to your retirement planSalary:
$21.
51 - $31.
46.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Specialty RN II - Orthopaedics & Wound CareLocation:
Lewistown, PennsylvaniaJob Category:
RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule:
Days Work Type:
Full timeDepartment:
Western Region Orthopaedics TeamDate Posted:
06/02/2021Job ID:
R-14617Job SummaryAre you a RN looking to join our team of Healthcare Heroes? Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Our Geisinger nurses make a difference in the lives of the people they see every day- our friends, neighbors, and family members.
Job DutiesServes in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care.
Participates in research and educates patients and nursing staff.
Provide patient care and education for patients in the specific age range on their assigned department.
Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
Maintains availability to nursing for occasional in-service and helps with orientation of staff involved education.
Performs pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients.
This includes recording of current medications and dosages and obtaining previous laboratory results and measurements.
Assists in the management of patients with chronic diseases, including achieving key quality indicators, education, and long- term coordination of care.
Tracks performance improvement measures and assists providers with completion.
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
Assists provider in performance of procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position DetailsOur ideal RN candidate would have at least 2 years of RN experience with prior wound care experience preferred.
Come join our close knit team!Work Schedule/Details:
Monday through Friday8:
00AM to 4:
30PMNo weekends or holidaysWe're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverageFamily Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)Employer contribution to your retirement planSalary:
$21.
51 - $31.
46.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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