Staff Nurse - Orthopedics

Job Description

Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients with consideration of their specific age needs. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Active RN licensure in the State of Ohio is required.
2. BLS required.
3. Must be willing to rotate shifts and units.
4. May be required to assume Charge Nurse role.
5. Physical requirements: visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable; ability to hear (with or without aides); ability to orally communicate; good manual dexterity; ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally; ability to stand, walk frequently; ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and ability to perform CPR.

Communication/Skills

1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
5. Must have demonstrated ability in conflict negotiation and ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.