Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Colonial Heights (VA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

No weekends, nights or holidays

Career growth in orthopedic specialty

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks an experienced Orthopedic Surgical Clinic RN to coordinate care from intake to surgery in outpatient settings across multiple clinics. You will work closely with the orthopedic team, delivering age-appropriate nursing care within multidisciplinary plans.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure; BSN/ MSN preferred with BSN enrollment within 5 years. BLS/ACLS as applicable, strong communication and leadership are essential.

Formación

• Active RN license in Virginia.
• BSN or MSN preferred; all RN's must enroll and complete a BSN program within 5 years.
• BLS, ACLS certification as required for role.
• Experience in orthopedic, perioperative, or surgical nursing is a plus.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op.
• Provide age-specific nursing care based on orders and plans.
• Document patient care, assessments, and responses to treatment.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor interactions.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and care.

Conocimientos

Active RN license

BSN/MSN preferred

BSN enrollment within 5 years

BLS/ACLS certification

Orthopedic/perioperative nursing

Strong communication

Leadership

Educación

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Descripción del empleo

Our amazing team at the Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Clinic is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join us! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to advance your career in a specialized role where you will coordinate care for patients from intake through surgery. You will work closely with the orthopedic surgery team, supporting surgeons across our Short Pump, Downtown, and Stony Point Clinics.

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.
• Accurately document patient care, assessments, and responses to treatment.
• 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 RN's must enroll and complete a BSN program within 5 years
• BLS, ACLS certification (as required for 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

If you’re passionate about orthopedic nursing and want to be part of an exceptional team.

Justification

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

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

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Clin I: N/A

Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience

Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:

Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Clin III: Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements:

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

Compensation Grade Ranges:

• Ambulatory Clinical Nurse I: $31.00 - $46.50
• Ambulatory Clinical Nurse II: $32.55 - $48.83
• Ambulatory Clinical Nurse III: $33.51 - $51.93

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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