Registered Nurse Ambulatory Specialty - Ortho & Sports Medicine

About the role

Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine seeks a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing orthopedic and sports medicine team. Nurses play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient‑centered care for individuals recovering from injuries, managing chronic orthopedic conditions, and pursuing active lifestyles. Previous ambulatory, orthopedic, surgical, sports medicine, or outpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care throughout the orthopedic treatment journey.
• Provide patient education regarding surgeries, procedures, treatments, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Triage patient concerns and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and clinical staff.
• Support pre‑operative and post‑operative care management.
• Manage referrals, authorizations, and follow‑up care planning.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to ensure safe, high‑quality patient outcomes.
• Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate communication and advocacy.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; 4‑year/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in the appropriate state required; ACLS, PALS, BAT, and DOT preferred.
• If your RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board‑approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. To be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our exciting career opportunities.