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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- Typical pay
- $71,760–$110,650
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$110,650 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.