Inland Empire Float Pool Med Tele Registered Nurse RN FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Westminster, CA

1d•$44 - $56

About The Position

Provides and coordinates direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops and updates nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition; and participates in discharge planning. The role maintains nursing standards and hospital policies, supervises and evaluates care, delegates tasks appropriately, documents assessments and care, administers medications safely, provides education, assists with procedures, and responds to changes in patient condition. The nurse supports patient safety, addresses age-specific, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs, collaborates with other departments, and provides complete end-of-shift handoffs. This is a full-time night-shift float-pool position serving the Inland Empire.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification required.
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

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

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process.
Develop, coordinate, update, and evaluate patient care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them according to policy, including assessing pain and making referrals based on identified needs.
Document assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record according to standards and policies.
Delegate tasks and assign nursing care team members based on patient needs, staff capabilities, qualifications, scope of practice, task complexity, and potential for harm.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions and other relevant information to physicians, nursing leadership, coworkers, and other healthcare providers.
Administer medications using the five rights and follow physician orders, ensuring accurate transcription and documentation.
Provide pain management, patient and family education, and care appropriate to patients’ ages and clinical needs.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services within scope of practice and licensure.
Promote patient safety and respond to emergencies or sudden adverse changes in patient condition.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Coordinate care with other departments and communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Answer calls and pages, respond to call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly and perform other related duties as assigned.