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Isenberg & Hewitt, P.C.Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing physical and educational support to orthopedic inpatients, including effective communication, patient advocacy, and accurate documentation in compliance with Iowa nursing regulations. Proficient in managing postoperative care and adapting to dynamic hospital environments while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
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Iowa RN LicensureBLS CertificationMandatory Reporter CertificationPatient EducationElectronic Medical Record Documentation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide physical and educational support to physicians while rounding on postoperative and non-operative orthopedic inpatients
- Give verbal reports for each patient, including medical history, hospitalization reason, complications, and updates or changes
- Collect patient information in advance and compile it into written documents for physicians
- Attend weekend rounding shifts, including Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening, and Sunday morning, averaging approximately 12–15 hours per weekend
- Coordinate meeting times and locations with physicians and PAs
- Communicate appropriately with patients, supervisors, managers, and healthcare team members
- Practice autonomously in the hospital within Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Ortho guidelines
- Identify dangerous symptoms outside orthopedic care and notify physicians immediately
- Provide patient education, answer questions at the physician’s direction, and document actions in the electronic medical record
- Identify medication side effects, adverse interactions, postoperative complications, and non-compliance with the care plan
- Handle a high volume of postoperative inpatients using sound judgment and decision-making
- Accurately and concisely document current postoperative rounds in the medical record
- Protect patient privacy during examinations
- Advocate for patients
- Assist physicians with dressing removal, wound examination, and wound cleaning or redressing as directed
- Complete patient charts and discharge documentation, including narcotic prescriptions, skilled nursing facility orders, and physical therapy orders
- Adapt to unexpected changes or complications that delay rounding, including computer issues, paper charting, or physician emergencies
- Comply with Iowa Ortho policies, procedures, regulatory agencies, and professional requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Maintains current Iowa RN licensure
- Current BLS certification
- Current mandatory reporter certification
- Orthopedic background is a plus but not required
- Clear and effective communication skills using the English language
- Basic computer skills and accurate data entry
- Ability to develop skills on the ACIS system through documentation
- Ability to apply nursing and administrative judgment to oral, written, and diagram-form instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to act as a first responder in cases of patient distress
- Knowledge of AED use and emergency protocol for Mercy Hospital
- Positive attitude, outlook, and demeanor with staff and patients
- Eligible and able to mentor new employees through training, shadowing, and feedback
- Must be able to regularly attend work and use the designated timekeeping system
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and initial TB test after a conditional offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 160 hours of paid time off in a full year
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing
- Employee discounts
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
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Hard Skills
Postoperative CareData EntryPatient ChartingWound ExaminationMedication ManagementEmergency Protocol KnowledgeACIS System DocumentationJudgment and Decision-Making
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationPositive AttitudeMentoring AbilityAdaptabilitySound Judgment
Certifications & Qualifications
Iowa RN LicensureBLS CertificationMandatory Reporter Certification
Industry Keywords
Orthopedic CarePatient AdvocacyHealthcare Team CommunicationIowa Ortho GuidelinesPatient Privacy Compliance