What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-ONU ORTHO/NEURO/URO 3EA position at Union Health?
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Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.
Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.
Our ONU RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. 3EA is a surgical unit specializing in the care of patients who have undergone total joint replacement surgery, fractures that may or may not need surgical intervention, spine, and urology surgeries. This unit includes the Total Joint Replacement Center. 3EA is dedicated to providing comprehensive education to ensure the best possible recovery at home.
This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Amanda Barnett. She has been with Union Health since 1997 and has been leading this unit since 2012.
Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit:
- Care of the surgical patient post-operative to discharge
- Care of CVAD, Midlines, and PICC lines
- Wound vac and wound care
- Nasogastric tube insertion and maintenance
- Care of orthopedic patients
- Care of brain and spine surgeries
- Care of any urological patients
- Foley insertion and care of CBI
- JP, Hemovac, and Accordian drain care and maintenance
- Blood product administration
Unit Successes and Designation:
- Daisy Award winner 2020
- ACHC Distinction for Joint Replacement Centers
- Orthopedic Nurse Certified RNs
Unit Culture:
- 8 week new graduate RN orientation
- Preceptor support
- New graduate residency program
- Nurse Apprentice program
- Nurse Extern program
RN Job Details:
Essential Job Duties:
- Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients
- Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
- Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.
- Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.
- Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
- Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.
- Assists the physician with special procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program
- Must have Indiana RN license
- Previous RN experience preferred
License/Certification:
- BLS certification
- IN RN license
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health
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We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
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Salary : $5,250