What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse, Orthopedics Unit position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Clinical Nurse, Orthopedics Unit
Nursing
Full Time
Job ID: #15698
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Orthopedics Unit
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, 12 hour shifts, variable scheduled days
Your role with us
As a member of the orthopedic and joint replacement center of excellence specialty unit, you’ll care for patients with both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions, including those with fractures, traumatic injuries, degenerative diseases, congenital disorders, infections, and total joint replacements. You’ll be part of the first unit in Oregon to earn a center of excellence disease specific certification from the Joint Commission for both total hip and total knee replacements. Your work will be supported by a strong interdisciplinary team—including nursing, acute therapies, RN navigators, care management, and medical providers—whose collaboration drives exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
What you'll do
- Perform accurate, ongoing, and relevant assessments for each assigned patient.
- Deliver patient care competently in alignment with individualized care plans.
- Plan and coordinate patient transfers or discharges to the appropriate level of care.
- Collaborate proactively with the healthcare team and patient families.
- Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses clearly and accurately.
- Anticipate patient needs and communicate effectively with team members.
Required qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or graduate of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
- Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- One year of nursing experience.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.