Registered Nurse Acute Rehab Unit, Full Time Night

Kindred Healthcare•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates patient care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates clinical changes to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The role maintains nursing standards and hospital policies, directs and evaluates nursing care, and documents assessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record. The nurse assesses and manages pain, provides patient and family education, administers medications safely, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, and delivers care within the scope of licensure. Care should reflect each patient's age-related standards as well as psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs. The position is full-time on the night shift at Kindred Hospital Bay Area in St. Petersburg. The posting offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

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 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 a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Good and regular attendance.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Develop, coordinate, update, and evaluate nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, the nursing supervisor or manager, and coworkers as appropriate.
Participate in discharge planning.
Maintain nursing 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 pertinent documentation in the medical record according to nursing standards and policies.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Provide patient care, treatments, and services within the level of licensure and applicable scope of practice.
Receive and accurately transcribe physician orders and document their completion.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; perform technical and manual services within scope of practice.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, include family as appropriate, and evaluate learning effectiveness.
Interact professionally with patients and families, involve them in care planning, and treat them with respect and dignity.
Identify and address patients’ and families’ psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Maintain good attendance and working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.