Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth in orthopedic role

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Support Nurse to coordinate patient care from pre‑op through post‑op, providing expert age‑specific nursing care and documenting responses to treatment.

This outpatient role emphasizes educating patients and families about procedures, recovery, and ongoing care. BSN preferred and all RNs must enroll/complete BSN within five years; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia.
• BSN or MSN preferred; must enroll and complete BSN within 5 years.
• BLS, ACLS certification as required for the role.
• Experience in orthopedic, perioperative, or surgical nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from pre‑op through post‑op for a seamless surgical experience.
• Provide expert, age‑specific nursing care based on orders and treatment plans.
• Document patient care, assessments, and responses to treatment accurately.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify potential interactions.
• Serve as Orthopedic Surgery Support Nurse with specialized orthopedic expertise.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote wellness and injury prevention.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in nursing

BSN preferred; enroll and complete BSN within 5 years

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate patient care from pre‑op through post‑op, ensuring a seamless surgical experience.
• Provide expert–level, age‑specific nursing care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Document patient care, assessments, and responses to treatment accurately.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying potential interactions or incompatibilities.
• Serve as an Orthopedic Surgery Support Nurse, offering specialized expertise in orthopedic patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient wellness and injury prevention.

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license in Virginia.
• BSN or MSN preferred. All RNs must enroll and complete a BSN program within 5 years.
• BLS, ACLS certification (as required for the role).
• Previous experience in orthopedic, perioperative, or surgical nursing is a plus.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic outpatient setting with no weekends, nights, or holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth in a specialized orthopedic role.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state.

Experience Requirements

• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.

Education/Training Requirements

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associate’s Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the state board of nursing.

All RNs without a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within five years unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Additional Position Requirements

Practice within the boundaries of Virginia nursing regulations, guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national and institutional standards.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): organizes work and delegates to and supervises others (RN’s, LPN’s, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Physical: lift 20–50 lbs; frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, prolonged standing and sitting.
• Mental/Sensory: strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional: handle fast‑pace and noisy environment, steady pace, multiple priorities, frequent/intense customer interactions.

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