Orthopedic Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedics department, specializing in adult acute care med/surg units with a focus on total joint replacements, orthopedic conditions, spine surgeries, and complex headaches.

You will lead healthcare teams by establishing personalized patient relationships, collaborating with physicians to plan and deliver evidence-based, compassionate care in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Board-approved refresher course required if licensure inactive for five or more years.

Responsibilities

• Leading healthcare teams by establishing personalized patient relationships and collaborating with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Ensuring care is delivered according to policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practices and compassion.
• Promoting a safe patient environment aligned with First Do No Harm principles.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedics department, specializing in adult acute care med/surg units with a focus on total joint replacements, orthopedic conditions, spine surgeries, and complex headaches.

Responsibilities: Leading healthcare teams by establishing personalized patient relationships, collaborating with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans that promote health or support a peaceful death. Ensuring care is delivered according to policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practices and compassion. Promoting a safe patient environment aligned with ‘First Do No Harm’ principles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course required if licensure has been inactive for five or more years.

Skills and Attributes: Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; commitment to diversity, inclusion, and high-quality patient care; ability to utilize scientific evidence and compassion in patient navigation.