RN FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. The long-term acute care hospital offers advanced hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays, while the ARU helps patients recover from acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. Both units collaborate with physicians to provide continuous clinical care. The Registered Nurse plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role develops and coordinates nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians and nursing leadership; and participates in discharge planning. The nurse provides and evaluates care, documents assessments and care plans, administers medications, supports patient and family education, and contributes to a safe, coordinated care environment.

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 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 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 according to patient needs, staff capabilities, qualifications, and scope of practice.
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 as required by policy, and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
Develop and update care plans in coordination with patients, families, and other team members; evaluate their effectiveness and revise them as indicated by patient response.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Provide age-specific patient care and interpret patient status to identify individual care needs.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document their completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration to reduce medication errors.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, involving family as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services and treatments within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs; and serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
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 support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Provide end-of-shift report, count narcotics, complete documentation, and ensure physician orders are signed off.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Address patient and family 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 regular attendance, communicate fluently in English, and perform other related duties as assigned.