RN FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates individualized care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The role is at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit, which provides specialized care for patients with complex medical needs in a long-term acute care hospital and acute rehabilitation setting.

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 the patient’s 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 standards of care 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 of harm, task complexity, and the delegated staff member’s scope of practice.
Assign nursing team members in accordance with 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 them as required by policy; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
Develop and update care plans, coordinating them with the patient, family, and other team members.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise care plans in response to treatment outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
Provide age-specific patient care.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medication 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; perform services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.
Perform treatments and provide services consistent with level of licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Involve patients and families professionally in forming the plan of care.
Interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or 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 an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Identify and address psychosocial needs and communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Maintain good and regular attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.