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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.
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
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
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28207, US
Who can apply
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