RN Joint & Spine Center/Musculoskeletal 4-5

The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for the organization which promotes an ongoing partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Joint and Spine Center/Musculoskeletal 4-5:

• The orthopedic/neurosurgery unit is a fast-paced, 58-bed unit consisting of all private rooms located in The Joint and Spine Center (JSC) on floors 4-5. It has state-of-the-art technology including the Navicare Nurse Call system, in-room computing, patient information and precaution monitors as well as texting communication.
• The unit primarily provides specialized care for patients undergoing orthopedic/neurosurgical procedures including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries, craniotomies, and intracranial hemorrhage patients.
• The unit may also receive medical/surgical overflow.
• The experience of caring for the diverse patient population on this unit provides staff with a solid clinical foundation in medical surgical nursing.

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication, and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights 7p-7a and every 3rd weekend (make-ups are required for weekend call-offs)

Will Float to other units as needed.

Required experience: 2 years acute m/s experience (within last 5 years)

Preferred experience: Epic, MS neuro/ortho experience