Orthopedic RN: Evidence‑Based Care Leader

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks an experienced registered nurse for a full-time Orthopedics unit in Winston-Salem. The role requires applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, administering medications per protocol, ensuring accurate EHR documentation, and participating in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License: Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Active, unrestricted RN license with privileges to practice in applicable state(s).

Responsibilities

• Engages in governance, quality initiatives, and safety culture for improving care processes.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitors patient conditions and adjusts care plans; collaborates with the care team.
• May administer medications and therapies per protocol.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation; may float to other units as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks an experienced registered nurse for a full-time Orthopedics unit in Winston-Salem. The role requires applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, administering medications per protocol, ensuring accurate EHR documentation, and participating in quality and safety initiatives.