Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit RN
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit

What We Offer: What We're Looking For:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. 
• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Passion for helping patients achieve recovery goals and improve quality of life

What You'll Do:

• Provide nursing care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and traumatic injuries
• Monitor patient conditions, manage pain, and support post-operative recovery
• Educate patients and families on recovery plans, mobility goals, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, therapists, case managers, and care team members
• Assist patients in achieving mobility and rehabilitation milestones
• Coordinate care to ensure safe, efficient transitions from hospital to home or rehabilitation settings
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that promotes positive outcomes and patient satisfaction