Acute Orthopedics RN - Trauma & Joint Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

UVA Health’s 6 East Acute Orthopedics unit seeks an RN Clinician 2 to provide high-acuity care for orthopedic trauma patients. You will work on a fast-paced inpatient team, delivering evidence-based nursing and collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and case management.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of relevant experience, BSN within 5 years, Virginia RN licensure and BLS. The role features a full-time schedule with three 12-hour shifts and every third weekend, plus relocation assistance for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic trauma patients in an acute inpatient setting.
• Manage postoperative care including pain control, mobility progression, wound management, and neurovascular assessment.
• Collaborate with orthopedic trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers, physical and occupational therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Respond to changes in patient condition with strong clinical assessment and escalation skills.
• Support safe transitions of care through patient education and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Perform comprehensive admission assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and support patients in regaining function and independence.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire

Job description

UVA Health’s 6 East Acute Orthopedics unit seeks an RN Clinician 2 to provide high-acuity care for orthopedic trauma patients. You will work on a fast-paced inpatient team, delivering evidence-based nursing and collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and case management.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of relevant experience, BSN within 5 years, Virginia RN licensure and BLS. The role features a full-time schedule with three 12-hour shifts and every third weekend, plus relocation assistance for