Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
UHS
Summary
The Medical Surgical/Neuro/Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients with medical-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, patient safety, and exceptional patient experience. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Job description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with medical, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses.
- Monitor and interpret patient conditions, vital signs, telemetry, neurological status, pain levels, and post-operative recovery progress.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Provide care for post-surgical orthopedic and neurological patients, including joint replacements, spinal surgeries, fractures, stroke, and other acute conditions.
- Perform neuro assessments and promptly recognize and escalate changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, rehabilitation, and recovery expectations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Promote patient safety initiatives, infection prevention standards, fall precautions, and quality improvement efforts.
- Respond effectively to emergencies, rapid response situations, and changes in patient acuity.
- Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to nursing support staff while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
- Support organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care initiatives.
Requirements
- Valid DC RN license
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- 2 years of acute care experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety
- Proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.