Registered Nurse Subacute Care Unit, Full Time Night

ScionHealth•Hollywood, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Hollywood is an 89-bed hospital specializing in long-term acute care, providing extended recovery care. The hospital offers 24-hour clinical care, seven days a week, and includes two negative pressure rooms and an in-house pharmacy. The Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse is responsible for managing a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth operations for a specific shift. This role may cover one or more units depending on their size and clinical programs, and the scope of work can be influenced by state Nurse Practice Acts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid RN license in the state employed.
BLS Certification.
2-3 years' experience in nursing.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

BS preferred.
ALS Certification preferred.
One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates patients’ care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Documents patient condition and nursing needs accurately and timely in the EHR.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients promptly to the clinical leader and physician as necessary.
Receives and records physicians’ orders.
Communicates staffing problems and needs to nursing leadership and provides input on staffing ratios and deployment.
Provides an accurate and complete patient status report to the oncoming shift and supervisors.
Develops work assignments for RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directed.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff (RNs, LPN/LVNs) as directed.
Participates in counseling, disciplinary action, and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Reports problems and complaints timely to nursing leadership.
Provides feedback to clinical leadership regarding the performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Nurse Aides.
Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned.
Supervises nursing assignments, including directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
Coordinates and performs patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Completes all appropriate assessments relative to the patient’s status.
Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments.
Ensures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically, and communicates needs for housekeeping, maintenance, or nutritional services assistance.
Supports and participates in the center’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
Adheres to professional codes of ethics, ScionHealth’s Code of Conduct, and maintains PHI confidentiality.
Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency.
Initiates the SBAR process and collaborates with staff for assessment and recommendations.
Makes rounds with physicians and other team members as needed.
Assists physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of the state-specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency.
Coordinates patient assessments, recognizing the need to review and revise patients’ assessments as needed based upon patient condition.
Coordinates patients’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and patient family/significant other.
Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revised plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital/unit and post-discharge needs.
Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provides care needed by the patient group.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.