Registered Nurse (RN) PCU Full-Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare • Lewiston, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the nurse manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined group of patients in the stepdown unit. The RN coordinates care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes and supports patients and families throughout the care continuum. The role is based in an acute care hospital stepdown unit and may involve variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. New graduates are welcome, with training and mentoring provided.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; other certifications within the time frame required by facility policy.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Adherence to standards of care, policies, procedures, and ethical practices.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts and comply with orientation and mandatory education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and respond quickly to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and analyze patient conditions and provide care in accordance with patient needs.
• Perform nursing interventions and monitoring; document and communicate changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families and promote physical and emotional well-being.
• Provide discharge planning and patient and family teaching.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel in accordance with scope of practice.
• Maintain clinical competence in stepdown nursing practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive benefits
• Training and mentoring for new graduates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree