Job Description
What We Offer:
Orthopedic Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)
Join our newly renovated 39-bed Ortho & Spine Specialty Care Unit, caring for patients recovering from total joint replacements, orthopedic and spine surgeries, as well as complex headaches and intractable migraines. As an Orthopedic Specialty RN, you'll provide expert post-surgical care, pain management, patient education, and support patients on their journey to recovery.
Forsyth Medical Center | Part-Time Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Winston-Salem, NC
What's in It for You?
- Grow your career through orthopedic-focused education, certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.
- Practice in a newly renovated unit with advanced technology and updated equipment.
- Utilize tools and resources that support safe, efficient orthopedic and spine care.
- Prioritize your well-being with resources focused on resilience and work-life balance.
- Receive competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting on your first day of employment.
- Join a Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certified unit recognized for excellence in orthopedic care.
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 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 of relevant experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
- Provide nursing care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and joint replacement procedures.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in recovery status.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and pain management treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate patients and families on recovery, mobility, medications, and discharge planning.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Advocate for patient safety while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.novanthealth.org/ |
About Company
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
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