Wednesday, May 27, 2009

RN - Orthopeadics - Nights - Winter Park, FL

RN - Orthopeadics - Nights - Winter Park, FL
Job ID: 15946

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The RN is skilled in the area of Orthopaedic disorder assessment, management, patient and family education, and management of the nursing care plan. The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care to age specific groups identified in the direct care responsibilities. Utlilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning implemmenting and evaluating) in acheving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
The RN interacts with the patient and other healthcare team members to interpret, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• The Orthopaedic RN possesses knowledge relating to immobility, pain management, anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, pre and post operative care, complications, and psychological impact of orthopaedic disorders.
• CPR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• RN with current orthopaedic knowledge obtained through formal or informal educational opportunities.
• Graduate of a school of nursing.

SHIFT: Three (12) hour shifts and everyother weekend, 7pm - 7am.

ABOUT WINTER PARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Central Florida continues to grow and change, and Winter Park Memorial Hospital, a Florida Hospital, is committed to keeping pace. Founded over 50 years ago, our acute care facility now boasts spacious patient care areas with almost 300 beds and a full spectrum of specialties and services, including the Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place (with Level II NICU), Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute, and Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, Winter Park.


Together with the community we serve, we're building a model of community health and wellness for generations to come. The foundation for our growth and success is our belief in the Florida Hospital mission, vision and values. Along with a true dedication to teamwork, this belief provides the cornerstone for the delivery of faith-based holistic care consistent with God’s healing power.


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