Job Description
What We Offer:
Join Novant Health's Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit (OSCU), a 42-bed unit dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they love. You'll care for patients recovering from elective orthopedic procedures and orthopedic trauma cases while collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to remarkable patient outcomes.
What We Offer
- 42-bed orthopedic specialty unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Small hospital environment backed by the resources of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
- Mostly scheduled surgical cases, providing a predictable and structured workflow
- Close collaboration with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation teams
- Average patient stay of 2-3 days, allowing you to see patients progress through recovery
- Opportunities to build orthopedic nursing expertise and advance your career
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Future Forward tuition support and professional development opportunities
- 6% retirement match and generous PTO benefits
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
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
- 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
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 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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