RN – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – Full-time Day Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Roswell, GA seeks an RN Clinical Nurse specializing in Orthopedic Surgical units to provide high-quality, patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on evidence-based practice, safety, and compliant professional conduct in a dynamic environment.

Minimum 2 years of direct patient care and an RN license with BLS are required; an Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing is expected, with strong communication and collaboration skills essential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate preferred.
• Current RN license (single or multi-state Compact) and BLS certification.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—focused on individualized patient outcomes.
• Deliver patient-centered, culturally sensitive care and engage patients and families through effective communication.
• Coordinate care with team members, ensuring documentation of safe, quality care and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, research, and governance to promote safety and quality standards.
• Support professional development by completing required training, mentoring fellow staff, and serving as a preceptor.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, contribute to protocol development, and ensure compliance with policies and accreditation standards.
• Utilize clinical resources effectively, plan across care continuum, and assist in developing care protocols to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse specializes in acute care, specifically in Orthopedic Surgical units, providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. They practice according to evidence-based standards, uphold the nursing scope of practice, and adhere to professional ethics and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—focused on individualized patient outcomes.
• Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care, engaging patients and families through effective communication and education.
• Coordinate care with team members, ensuring documentation of safe, quality care and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, research, and shared governance to promote safety and quality standards.
• Support professional development by completing required training, mentoring fellow staff, and serving as a preceptor.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, contribute to protocol development, and ensure compliance with policies and accreditation standards.
• Utilize clinical resources effectively, plan across care continuum, and assist in developing care protocols to improve outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate preferred.
• Current RN license (single or multi-state Compact) and BLS certification.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.

Additional Notes: The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based, and team-oriented nursing practice, supporting professional growth and quality care delivery in a dynamic environment.