Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Reston, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Spine Orthopedic Unit to provide evidence-based, patient-centered postoperative care for spine and orthopedic patients. You will assess patients, manage pain, perform wound care, assist mobilization, administer medications, document in the EMR, and collaborate with surgeons and therapists to ensure safe recoveries.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, critical thinking, and clear communication with patients and

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and complication recognition.
• Effective pain management, wound care, medication administration, and patient education skills.
• Proficiency documenting in the EMR and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs.
• Manage pain using appropriate nursing interventions.
• Perform wound care and support post-operative recovery.
• Assist with mobilization and rehabilitation activities.
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses.
• Recognize potential complications and respond promptly.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Complication recognition

Pain management

Wound care

Medication administration

Patient education

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR

Job description

Registered Nurse (Spine Ortho Unit)

Provide evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to post-operative spine and orthopedic patients.

Provide evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to post-operative spine and orthopedic patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs
• Manage pain using appropriate nursing interventions
• Perform wound care and support post-operative recovery
• Assist with mobilization and rehabilitation activities
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses
• Recognize potential complications and respond promptly
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery
• Document care accurately in the EMR

Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and support staff to deliver safe, coordinated care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and complication recognition
• Effective pain management, wound care, medication administration, and patient education skills
• Proficiency documenting in the EMR and maintaining accurate clinical records