Registered Nurse, RN - PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care with 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The Registered Nurse plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role coordinates nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, nursing leadership, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The nurse maintains hospital and nursing department standards, directs and evaluates nursing care, delegates and assigns tasks appropriately, documents assessments and care in the medical record, administers medications safely, and provides patient and family education. The role also assists physicians with examinations and procedures, responds to emergencies and patient needs, supports patient safety, communicates with other departments, and participates in training new personnel.

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 a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
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

Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, provide, and evaluate nursing care; delegate tasks and assign care team members according to patient needs and staff qualifications.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in patient medical records.
Assess patients on admission and as required, make referrals, and develop, coordinate, update, and evaluate care plans.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on patient learning needs, involving family as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; perform treatments and services within scope of practice and licensure.
Provide respectful, age-appropriate care that addresses patients’ psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when patients experience sudden adverse developments.
Answer telephones, paging systems, and call lights; anticipate patient needs and make rounds.
Coordinate with other departments and communicate with management, coworkers, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Address discharge and post-discharge needs in coordination with Social Service or the Discharge Planner.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Participate in orientation and instruction or training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.