RN Ortho

As an RN Ortho at Corewell Health in Troy, your key responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process to provide exemplary care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment of patients. You'll collaborate closely with patients and their families to ensure their needs are met and that they are active participants in their care plans. Documentation of patient education and care strategies is essential to ensure continuity and quality of care.

To apply for the RN Ortho position at Corewell Health, candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, which is required within five years of hire. Additionally, candidates need to be a Registered Nurse licensed in Michigan. If you graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, you must have one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed healthcare role, along with successful completion of the NCLEX examination.

The RN Ortho position at Corewell Health typically features a full-time work schedule with 36 hours per week, primarily working night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. You will have variable workdays, with weekends required every third weekend. This setup is designed to ensure you have a consistent and manageable schedule that supports both work and life commitments.

At Corewell Health, RN Orthos can expect robust support and resources, including a collaborative work environment, comprehensive onboarding, and continuous education opportunities to enhance your nursing skills. With a focus on teamwork and patient-centric care, you can rely on your colleagues and leadership for guidance and support throughout your shifts.

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for its RN Orthos, including health insurance options, retirement plans with employer contributions, an on-demand pay program, discounts on various services, and optional identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Additionally, the organization emphasizes work-life balance, providing a supportive and flexible work environment.

When answering this question, highlight specific experiences you've had in orthopedic nursing, detailing the types of procedures you’ve assisted with, your interactions with patients, and how you’ve contributed to their recovery process. Provide examples of best practices you followed to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Discuss your time management skills and methods for prioritization. Consider sharing a specific situation where you effectively prioritized patient care responsibilities while handling unexpected challenges. Highlight your ability to communicate with your team and delegate tasks as necessary.

Focus on your approach to patient education. Explain how you assess the learning needs of patients and their families, adapt your teaching methods to fit different learning styles, and follow up to ensure they understand their care plans. Share success stories where your teaching led to positive patient outcomes.

Explain your conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing your commitment to collaboration and open communication. Provide examples of past conflicts and describe how you worked towards a resolution that benefitted both the team and the patient.

Demonstrate your understanding of patient-family centered care by explaining its principles, such as mutual respect, communication, and engaging families in the care process. Share an example of how you’ve successfully implemented this approach in your nursing practice.

Share a specific experience where you advocated for a patient’s needs or rights, detailing the situation, your actions, and the outcome. This illustrates your commitment to patient care and ethical standards in nursing.

Discuss your strategies for staying current, such as attending workshops, participating in continuing education, and reading relevant literature. Highlight any memberships in professional organizations or connections you’ve made within the orthopedic nursing community.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in providing quality patient care, particularly in orthopedics. Share examples where collaboration improved patient outcomes and stress the need for good communication and mutual respect among team members.

Illustrate your understanding of pain management protocols. Discuss your assessment techniques to evaluate pain levels accurately, your approach to administering medications, and the importance of communicating with the healthcare team to address the patient’s needs effectively.

Reflect on your motivation for choosing orthopedic nursing, including any personal experiences or professional aspirations. Align your motivation with Corewell Health's values and commitment to patient care to demonstrate a fit with the organization’s culture.