Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery - Rotating
About The Position
The Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Unit is comprised of two inpatient units: the Orthopedic Trauma Unit and the Joint Restoration Unit. These units treat general and progressive care patients with diagnoses including knee/hip replacements, spinal surgeries, infected joints, and amputations. The units also care for patients who have sustained injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other traumatic accidents. Experienced and new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast-paced, surgical unit. Extensive training is offered for new graduates, and orientation is tailored to experienced nurses' needs. Skills can be expanded with external fixators, traction, multiple drains, and wound care. This is a growing team in the exciting world of Orthopedic Trauma.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
- Current RN licensure in Virginia
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
- 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.
- Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
- Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (for Clin I)
- Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (for Clin II, Clin III)
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
- Certification in specialty area (for Clin III)
Responsibilities
- Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
- Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
- 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.
- Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
- Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
- Serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
- Extensive training for new graduates
- Tailored orientation for experienced nurses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
