Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in an orthopedic setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Unit Highlights
Nurses on 5C
provide post operative care to patients who receive elective joint replacements,
spine surgeries, and those needing fixation after traumatic fractures. This
unit also provides the opportunity to care for patients undergoing Gender
Affirmation Surgery!
5C is one of
three units at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to receive the PRISM award
from the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. PRISM stands for Premier
Recognition in the Specialty of Med-Surg and recognizes exemplary practice on
med-surg units across the nation.
We strive to
provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach and
leveraging multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Come join our
team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
Qualifications