Registered Nurse - Med Surg Ortho

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Ortho

Part Time Night Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital - $2.5k Sign-On Bonus!

Location: 

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule: 

• Part Time Nights - (48 hours bi-weekly)
• 7:00pm - 7:30am 
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation 

The Orthopedic Surgery Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is a 21-bed unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from a wide range of orthopedic procedures. From joint replacements to complex fracture repairs, the team specializes in helping patients regain mobility and independence. This fast-paced, hands-on unit combines expert surgical recovery care with a patient-centered approach, ensuring optimal outcomes and a smooth transition from hospital to home. This unit has garnered the esteemed Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence for all total joint surgeries because of our high, exceptional performance on the outlined metrics and quality patient experience our patients receive.

Nurses on the Orthopedic Surgery Unit enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, with 12-hour shifts and self-scheduling. Shifts are planned on a 6-week rotation, with weekend and holiday rotations thoughtfully incorporated. Flexibility is key, and the team works together to accommodate individual needs while maintaining excellent patient care. New team members begin with a 6-week orientation alongside a dedicated preceptor, receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to their experience level. This comprehensive onboarding process builds confidence in managing orthopedic recovery protocols, mobility assistance techniques, pain management, and patient education.

The nurse-to-patient ratio on the unit fosters a manageable workload and a strong focus on quality care: Day Shifts: 1:4-5; Night Shifts: 1:5-6

Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new graduate, the Orthopedic Surgery Unit offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to develop your skills, connect with patients, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse‑physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑moving Med Surg setting.
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence‑based nursing care across diverse patient populations. 
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. 
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Incentives & Benefits: 

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities. Part time shift nurses receive a $4/hour shift differential plus a $4/hour night shift premium. 

Please view our benefits page:  https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. 
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Registered Nurse
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
• Preferred membership in related professional organization
• RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience   
• Preferred certification in specialty

Job Responsibilities: 

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family.  Completes initial assessment tool.  Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines.  Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes.  Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways.  Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs.  Develops both  short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning.  Communicates plan of care to others.

Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.

Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes.  Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching.  Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed.  Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice.  Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects.  Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Ortho, Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, Acute Care, New Grad