Orthopedic Nurse Cover Letter

Please consider me for the orthopedic nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advanced care for acute care patient population; including assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment and procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Basic Life Support, Have Pears or Pals cert, Registered Nurse - California
• Florida RN Licensure, or
• Excellent verbal and written communications, listening skills
• Graduate of a school of nursing and accredited Family, Adult/Geriatric, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist training program
• Previous Med-Surg experience strongly preferred
• Strong orthopedic nursing skills
• Personal qualities such as integrity, respect, compassion and patience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher

In response to your job posting for orthopedic nurse, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association upon hire
• Current CT and/or NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Masters prepared, licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Recent experience functioning as a CNS in a clinical setting preferred
• Leadership, problem solving skills, flexibility, judgment, teamwork, interactive skills, work habits, productivity, and customer service
• Knowledge of current theory, principle/procedures and injury prevention concepts specific to orthopedic populations
• Skill in providing care to orthopedic patients and their families
• Setting and monitoring the delivery of evidence-based patient care standards and making recommendations for changes in clinical practice

I am excited to be applying for the position of orthopedic nurse. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advanced cardiovascular care for the cardiovascular and surgical patient population; including assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong management and interpersonal/relationship skills
• Orthopedic nursing certification – ONC through the Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) (Preferred)
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM), Certified Case Manager (CCM) or RN-BC (Board certified in case management) (Preferred)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) (Preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in working with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the care of patients
• Ambulatory nursing experience
• Conscientiousness and attention to detail
• Strong Medical-Surgical clinical experience

I would like to submit my application for the orthopedic nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for coordinated clinical care to adult patients in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• MSN or pursuing
• Flexibility in work hours, to be available to attend occasional evening meetings
• Experience in performance improvement and statistical analysis
• Knowledge and application of pertinent computer programs and imaging software
• Certification in American Joint Replacement Registry/California Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR/CJRR) preferred
• Prefer orthopedic nursing experience
• Functional Independence Measure (FIM) certification preferred
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the orthopedic nurse position.

Previously, I was responsible for professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Medical Surgical ANCC Certification or ANCC Orthopedic Nurse Certification--Preferred
• At least 6 months of acute care experience preferred
• Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician’s Assistants or family nurse practitioner license
• Registered and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners
• ASN applicants with previous OR nursing experienced are invited to apply
• Recent BSN graduates will be enrolled in a Periop 101 orientation if hired
• Previous OR nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, functions and community resources