RN - Acute Care - Ortho Surgical - Full-Time Night Shift

Live Well Homecare; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Roswell, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care orthopedic setting. The RN will practice per the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards, emphasizing individualized care, cultural competence, and partnership with patients and families.

The role requires an active RN license (state or compact) and BLS certification, with a focus on safety, evidence-based practice, and

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Active RN license (state or multi-state compact).
• BLS certification.
• Willingness to practice in an acute orthopedic setting with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Ensure documentation, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in rounds.
• Engage in performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to staff.
• Support resource management and protocol development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety

Education

Nursing degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

RN license (state or compact)

BLS certification

Job description

Role Overview

The registered nurse (RN) in this role provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care orthopedic surgical setting. They practice according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and evidence-based guidelines, emphasizing individualized care, cultural competence, and partnership with patients and families.

Role Overview

The registered nurse (RN) in this role provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care orthopedic surgical setting. They practice according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and evidence-based guidelines, emphasizing individualized care, cultural competence, and partnership with patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
• Delivering relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to patient populations.
• Partnering with patients and significant others through effective communication and education.
• Ensuring documentation, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team via interdisciplinary rounds and promoting a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Participating in performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Serving as a preceptor or mentor to support professional development and workforce sustainability.
• Supporting resource management and protocol development to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Active RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
• Less than one year of clinical experience or completion of accredited nursing program.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills with a focus on safety and quality.

Join a supportive environment committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, fostering professional growth and meaningful work.