Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Department: Ortho Trauma
• Schedule: Nights | Full-time | Three 12 hour shifts per week | E/3rd weekend

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team, specifically focusing on mobility support and rehabilitation resources.
• Manage traction, external fixation devices, cast care, and specialized orthopedic equipment.
• Administer pain management protocols and monitor neurovascular status for trauma patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous Trauma experience
• Previous ER experience