RN Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Northland is a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital with a six-bed high observation unit. The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN develops and updates care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, supervisors, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. New graduates are welcome.

Requirements

Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure in the state of practice, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BCLS), required upon hire.
Knowledge of medications and their 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.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred upon hire.
Six months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
Experience demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
Assign or delegate tasks according to patient needs and condition, risk, task complexity, and the team member’s scope of practice.
Assign nursing team members based on patient needs and each member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in patient medical records according to nursing standards and policies.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them as required by policy; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
Develop and update care plans and coordinate them with patients, families, and other team members.
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 treatment effectiveness.
Provide care that meets age-specific standards and patient needs.
Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family when appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.
Perform treatments and provide services within level of licensure.
Respect patients and families, address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs, and serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Involve patients and families in care planning and communicate professionally with them.
Interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Provide care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly deteriorates.
Answer telephones, paging system, and call lights; anticipate patient needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Provide shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Coordinate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner regarding patients’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.