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Registered Nurse (RN) – Davie Joint Replacement Unit
Bermuda Run, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
The Joint Replacement Unit is a 14-bed specialty inpatient unit within a small community hospital focused on the care of adult patients recovering from orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. This unit admits patients undergoing knee replacements, hip replacements, total shoulder replacements, and neurosurgery spinal surgeries. Nurses on this unit provide skilled postoperative care, pain management, mobility support, patient education, and discharge preparation to help patients safely recover and regain independence. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, therapists, providers, and an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to excellent surgical outcomes and patient-centered care.
Expectations We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- 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
- Previous orthopedic, surgical, med/surg, or acute care nursing experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, postoperative care, patient education, mobility support and interdisciplinary communication skills required.
What You’ll Do:
• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Davie Medical Center is a 50-bed hospital with amenities and innovative technologies to enhance the experience of our patients and their loved ones. At Davie Medical Center, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and convenient care for Davie County and the surrounding areas. As part of Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, one of the leading academic learning health systems in the country, we provide some of the most advanced clinical care from some of the country's top experts in a warm and welcoming community hospital environment.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
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Salary : $38 - $57