Registered Nurse (RN) - Joint Replacement

Advocate Health•High Point, NC

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Piedmont Joint Camp, a 24-bed orthopedic postoperative unit specializing in recovery and rehabilitation for patients undergoing total joint replacement surgeries. The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills, the RN helps create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care. The team focuses on pain management, mobility, patient education, and safe discharge planning. Staff collaborate with surgeons, physical therapists, case managers, and nursing leadership to support clinical excellence and patient experience. The position is part time, scheduled for two 12-hour weekday shifts each week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Greater than 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to support patient care.
Monitor patients' postoperative status.
Manage surgical drains and dressings.
Support early ambulation and patient mobility.
Educate patients and families about recovery expectations.
Contribute to pain management and safe discharge planning.
Collaborate with surgeons, physical therapists, case managers, and nursing leadership.
Help maintain a safe, encouraging environment that promotes healing and independence.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Programs that invest in career development.