RN – Acute Care – Orthopedic Surgery – Full-Time Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Acute Orthopedic Surgical Care to deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing within an interdisciplinary team. You will perform the full nursing process, ensure safety, and mentor staff while supporting quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires an RN license (single-state or compact) and BLS/ARC-BLS certification, with less than one year of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license (single-state or compact)
• BLS or ARC-BLS certification obtained upon hire
• Less than one year of clinical experience including clinical hours in accredited programs
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practices
• Deliver patient-centered, culturally competent care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team through effective communication and documentation to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Support performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice to enhance outcomes
• Mentor and precept new staff to develop a qualified healthcare workforce
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies including safety standards

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Acute Orthopedic Surgical Care, providing high-quality, safe, and individualized patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practices.
• Delivering relationship-based, patient-centered care that respects cultural diversity and involves patients and families in care planning.
• Partnering with team members through effective communication and documentation to ensure safe and quality care.
• Supporting performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Mentoring and serving as a preceptor to develop a qualified healthcare workforce.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies, including safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Nursing degree (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact).
• Required certifications include BLS or ARC-BLS, obtained upon hire.
• Less than one year of clinical experience, with clinical hours completed in accredited nursing programs.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Key duties: Providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, collaborating with team members, supporting quality improvement, and maintaining professional standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.