Registered Nurse – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – Full-Time Day Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide acute care in the Ortho Surgical setting. You will perform nursing processes, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requires an active RN license, BLS, and a minimum of 2 years of direct patient care. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential to support performance improvement and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license (single state or compact).
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing processes (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Partner with patients and families through effective communication and patient education, ensuring their goals guide care plans.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and timely documentation.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for other nurses and healthcare staff.
• Participate in protocol development, data collection, and resource management to improve care delivery.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care - Ortho Surgical, providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing processes (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Partner with patients and families through effective communication and patient education, ensuring their goals guide care plans.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and timely documentation.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for other nurses and healthcare staff.
• Participate in protocol development, data collection, and resource management to improve care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Diploma in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred).
• Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.

Additional Information

The role emphasizes professional development, compliance with healthcare standards, and participation in performance improvement activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.