Registered Nurse Per Diem Days

Kindred Healthcare•Baldwin Park, CA

14h•$47 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is a 91-bed hospital providing specialized acute care and rehabilitation for critically ill patients. The hospital also has an eight-bed ICU and three negative-pressure rooms. The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role develops and coordinates nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing leadership; and participates in discharge planning. The nurse directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates patient care; assigns or delegates tasks according to patient needs and staff scope and qualifications; documents assessments and care in the medical record; administers medications; provides patient and family education; assists physicians with examinations and procedures; and supports patient safety, emergency response, and effective communication across the care team. This is a per diem days position.

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.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
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.
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 based on patient needs and condition, potential for harm, task complexity, and the delegated staff member’s scope of practice.
Assign nursing care team members based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record according to nursing standards and policies.
Assess patients on admission and reassess according to policy; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
Develop and update nursing care plans and coordinate them 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 according to patient response and treatment effectiveness.
Provide age-appropriate patient care and interpret patient status to identify age-specific needs.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration to reduce medication errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, address psychosocial and cultural needs, and act as a liaison among patients, administration, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly worsens.
Answer telephones, paging systems, and call lights; anticipate patient needs; make rounds; and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments to provide interdisciplinary care.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, co-workers, and physicians.
Communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about patients’ and families’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.