Orthopedic Acute Care RN – Patient-Centered Excellence

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced RN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care orthopedic setting in Georgia. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license (compact allowed) and a nursing degree, with strong critical thinking and communication skills. This position also supports professional development through mentorship and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with acute care orthopedic experience implied by the setting.
• Active RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
• Nursing program completion with less than one year of clinical experience (or recent graduate).
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to patient populations.
• Educate patients and families through effective communication.
• Ensure documentation, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team via interdisciplinary rounds and promote a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to support professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Safety focus

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (state compact)

Nursing degree (Associates or Bachelors)

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced RN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care orthopedic setting in Georgia. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license (compact allowed) and a nursing degree, with strong critical thinking and communication skills. This position also supports professional development through mentorship and ongoing education.