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

Live Well Homecare; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care setting, focusing on orthopedic surgery.

The successful candidate will perform the nursing process, coordinate care, and ensure effective communication while adhering to professional standards and organizational policies. Strong interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of RN experience.
• Active RN licensure or RN-Compact licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, time management and critical thinking skills.
• Preferred education is a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care across interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure effective communication among care team and with patients.
• Practice in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support evidence-based research and protocols to improve outcomes.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

RN Clinical Nurse in this role provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team in an acute care setting, focusing on orthopedic surgery.

TheRN Clinical Nurse in this role provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an acute care setting, focusing on orthopedic surgery. They perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practices and critical thinking to individualize care. Key responsibilities include fostering relationships with patients and families, coordinating care, ensuring effective communication, and practicing in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies. They collaborate with team members, participate in performance improvement activities, and support evidence-based research and protocols to enhance patient outcomes. Professional development involves ongoing competency assessments, mentoring, and serving as a preceptor. Qualifications include a minimum of five years of RN experience, active licensure (RN or RN-Compact), BLS certification, and strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. Preferred education is a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with knowledge of technology and a commitment to culturally competent care. Overall, the role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-informed nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and foster a respectful clinical environment.