Registered Nurse FT Days

Kindred Healthcare•Dallas, TX

21h

About The Position

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians and appropriate colleagues, and participates in discharge planning. The nurse maintains nursing-care standards and hospital and departmental policies; directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates patient care; and assigns or delegates tasks and team members according to patient needs, staff qualifications, and scope of practice. Responsibilities include patient assessments and reassessments, care planning and documentation, pain assessment and management, medication administration, patient and family education, assisting with examinations and procedures, and providing treatments within licensure. The nurse supports patient safety, responds to emergencies and patient needs, coordinates interdisciplinary care and discharge planning, gives shift reports, and participates in the orientation and training of new personnel. The role requires knowledge of medication administration, basic computer skills, the ability to organize and prioritize work and function under stress, effective working relationships, fluent English, and regular attendance. Travel is approximately 0%. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing (required).
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure in the state of practice (required upon hire).
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (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 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) certification (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 and nursing team members based on patient needs, task complexity, risk, and staff capabilities, qualifications, and scope of practice.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in patient medical records according to nursing standards and policies.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them according to policy; make referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
Develop and update care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise care plans according to patient responses and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
Provide age-specific patient care and interpret patient-status information to identify care needs.
Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration to reduce the risk of errors.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family members as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; perform technical and manual services within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs, and act as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other providers.
Involve patients and families professionally in forming the plan of care.
Provide care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when patients experience sudden adverse developments.
Answer telephones, paging systems, and patient call lights; anticipate needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Give end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, co-workers, and physicians.
Identify 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.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.