Job Description
Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The registered nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Required Qualifications
Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

The Orthopedic Trauma Unit is a 23 bed unit that provides specialized, around-the-clock care for patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries resulting from high-impact trauma, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, and industrial injuries. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and support staff who are highly trained in the rapid assessment, surgical management, and recovery of acute fractures and soft tissue injuries.

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