Ortho Med-Surg RN: Postop Care & Discharge Specialist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Waynesville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (Med Surg Ortho) to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic and medical-surgical patients. You will perform assessments, manage post-operative care, control pain, and participate in discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, documenting in the EHR, and contributing to quality and patient safety initiatives while delivering

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing.
• Medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing experience or strong competency.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide compassionate, team-based care.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status.
• Manage post-operative care and coordinate interventions.
• Provide effective pain management and patient education.
• Develop and support discharge planning with the care team.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Use EHR systems for documentation and workflow.

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Waynesville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (Med Surg Ortho) to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic and medical-surgical patients. You will perform assessments, manage post-operative care, control pain, and participate in discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, documenting in the EHR, and contributing to quality and patient safety initiatives while delivering