Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Specialty Unit

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Specialty Unit at Novant Health summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Orthopedic Specialty Unit provides patient-centered care to post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, urology surgical, and general surgery patients. They collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans while adhering to current policies and clinical best practices. This full-time role requires an active RN license, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.

Sign-on bonus available up to $15,000 and Relocation up to $7,500!

• Schedule : Full-time, Day Shift, 7a-7p
• Department : Ortho Speciality Unit, Joynt Camp
• Location : Rowan Medical Center-- Salisbury, NC
• Patient Populations: P ost-op orthopedic & bariatric weight loss, urology surgical patients as well as other general surgery patients, sometimes receive medical overflow
• 1:6 Nurse patient ratio, 17 beds

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

• 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.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Nurse, Post-Operative Care, Bariatric Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, RN License, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Nursing Leadership, Evidence-Based Nursing