Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Post Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics Post-Surgical
Job Type: Full-time (0.9 FTE) | Days

Schedule: Days, 3x12, Weekends and Holidays Rotate
Wage scale: $42.14 – $78.11 per hour
$10,000 – $20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus

This is a Union Hospital.

Your experience matters
Lourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Orthopedic RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team 
Join our collaborative 10-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit, where teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do. Our supportive team provides specialized orthopedic care while promoting schedule flexibility, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Why You’l Love Our Team

• 10-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Schedule flexibility and work-life balance
• 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Provide post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients.

How you'll contribute

• Assess and monitor patient condition, pain levels, and surgical recovery.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

• Monitor wounds, dressings, drains, and neurovascular status.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.

• Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and mobility precautions.

• Support rehabilitation goals and promote safe patient mobility.

• Document care accurately and maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.
   

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
•    $10,000 – $20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus (Pro-Rated for Part-Time)
•    $2.25 - $4.50 Shift differential
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
•    Competitive paid time off for full-time employees 
•    Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•    Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•    Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•    Professional development and growth opportunities

What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement (if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins), and possess an Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred

• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred

• Experience: 1 year of Acute Care nursing required

About our Health System
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately.  You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue.  For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement
Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.