Seasonal Registered Nurse ICU, Night

Kindred Healthcare•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital located in North Central Tampa. The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition; and participates in discharge planning. This seasonal staffing position requires a minimum of 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts, for an initial 12-week commitment. The agreement may be extended for up to another 12 weeks in four-week increments. During the agreement, the employee is classified as per diem and is ineligible for benefits. At the end of the agreement, the employee may have the option to change to full-time, part-time, or per-diem status, depending on available openings. The employee may be required to float between units.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.
At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care; assign team members according to patient needs and staff capabilities and qualifications.
Complete admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other required medical-record documentation; make referrals based on assessment.
Develop and update care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the care team.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise and evaluate care plans based on patient response and provide age-appropriate care and services within the scope of licensure.
Receive and transcribe physician orders accurately, document their completion, assist with examinations and procedures, and perform services within scope of practice.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family education when appropriate.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, management, coworkers, and other healthcare providers; address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
Interpret patient-status data and provide care appropriate to each patient's age-specific needs.
Promote patient safety, operate equipment safely, and help reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors.
Answer calls and pages, respond to call lights, anticipate patient needs, make rounds, and assist with emergency measures when a patient's condition changes.
Provide shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and ensure physician orders are signed off.
Coordinate with Social Services, discharge planning, and other departments regarding inpatient and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Float between units if required.