Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Novant Health is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide specialized nursing care to orthopedic patients across the continuum of care, including pre- and post-operative management, pain control, mobility support, and patient education. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, ensure safety, and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

Novant Health offers a culture of diversity, innovation, and professional growth, with access to advanced technology and ongoing development opportunities.

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic nursing care to patients undergoing joint replacement, fracture repair, spine surgery, and other musculoskeletal procedures.
• Conduct thorough assessments focusing on pain, mobility, neurovascular status, and skin integrity, and update individualized plans of care accordingly.
• Administer medications, including pain management therapies, and manage IV fluids and other treatments in accordance with provider orders and protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, surgical sites, and overall post-operative status, promptly identifying and escalating changes in condition.
• Perform wound and dressing care, manage drains and orthopedic equipment such as braces, slings, and traction as appropriate.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and families about pre- and post-operative expectations, mobility precautions, use of assistive devices, and at-home care needs.
• Implement and reinforce fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and infection control practices to maintain a safe care environment.
• Document all assessments, interventions, patient responses, and education accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement, unit-based initiatives, and continuing education to enhance orthopedic nursing practice and patient outcomes.

• Orthopedic nursing
• Post-operative care
• Pain management
• Wound and dressing management
• Neurovascular assessment
• Patient and family education
• Care plan development
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Medication administration
• IV therapy
• Pre- and post-operative patient teaching
• Mobility and fall-risk assessment
• Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams
• Infection prevention and control
• Discharge planning
• Vital signs monitoring
• Triage and prioritization
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Patient safety and quality improvement
• Use of orthopedic equipment (slings, braces, traction)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or in progress within specified timeframe
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within specified timeframe
• Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (ONC) preferred
• Previous orthopedic, surgical, or acute care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Competency with electronic health record (EHR) systems