Nursing Supervisor

Kindred Healthcare•Aurora, CO

18h•$45 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Aurora is an all-private room, 37-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in Aurora on the east side of the Denver metroplex at the junction of I-225 at 6th Avenue; specifically, on the 2nd floor of the Medical Center of Aurora North building. We are best known for our wound care program, successful pulmonary outcomes and ventilator patient management. Job Summary Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

Requirements

Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.
Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Valid state Registered Nurse license.
Valid BLS certification
Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
Maintains patient health care records.
Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.