Registered Nurse (RN) 6 Main Orthopedics/Surgical Specialties
About The Position
Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main)â¯Our newly renovated adult 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit is the largest inpatient department, with all-private rooms and the ability to offer continuous pulse oximetry. The nurses here provide exceptional post-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery, urological procedures, and reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management. This team is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. The culture is often described as a "family-like environment" in which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Clinical expertise, teamwork, and commitment to the profession of nursing define the nursing practice on this unit. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs-from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.
Requirements
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Clinical Nursing Experience required.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
Responsibilities
- provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs-from routine to highly complex
- assess evolving patient conditions
- identify actual and potential health concerns
- develop appropriate care plans
- deliver interventions directly or coordinate through collaboration with other members of the nursing team
Benefits
- Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
- Comprehensive health benefit plans
- Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
- Retirement plans with match
- Tuition assistance to advance your education
- Systemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000
- Free parking for associates
- 5-time Magnet hospital - only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Associate degree
