Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (Orthopedics/Surgical Specialty) to provide patient-first nursing care to orthopedic and surgical patients throughout their hospital stay in a collaborative, interprofessional environment.

The role includes patient assessment, medication administration, coordination with physicians and therapists, patient and family education, and applying clinical judgment to ensure safe outcomes while delivering compassionate care to

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Sound clinical judgment and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status and recovery.
• Administer medications and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Coordinate and communicate care with physicians, therapists, and other care team members.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-care needs.
• Apply strong clinical judgment to support safe outcomes.
• Deliver compassionate care that meets the needs of diverse patient communities.

Skills

Active RN license

Clinical judgment

Compassionate care

Job description

Registered Nurse (Orthopedics/Surgical Specialty)

Provide patient-first, high-quality nursing care to orthopedic and surgical patients throughout their hospital stay in a collaborative, interprofessional environment.

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status and recovery
• Administer medications and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Coordinate and communicate care with physicians, therapists, and other care team members
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-care needs
• Apply strong clinical judgment to support safe outcomes
• Deliver compassionate care that meets the needs of diverse patient communities

Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Sound clinical judgment and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care