Registered Nurse Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Baldwin Park, CA

1d•$43 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is a 91-bed hospital with physician-led care teams that provide critically ill patients with specialized acute care and rehabilitation. The Registered Nurse plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians and nursing leadership; and participates in discharge planning. The role directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care; coordinates assignments and delegation according to patient needs and staff qualifications; performs and documents assessments and reassessments; administers medications and treatments within scope of practice; and supports patient and family education, safety, and emergency response. The nurse also collaborates with physicians and other departments, communicates during shift handoffs, and may assist with orientation and training of new personnel.

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 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 (preferred).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred upon hire).
Six months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting (preferred).
Experience demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced clinical environment (preferred).

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 based on patient needs and condition, potential for harm, task complexity, and the receiving staff member’s scope of practice.
Assign nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient medical record according to nursing standards and policies.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them according to policy; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
Develop and update care plans and coordinate them with patients, families, and other team members.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise care plans in response to patients’ treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Provide age-specific patient care consistent with the applicable standard of care.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medication using the five rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.
Perform treatments and provide services appropriate to licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs; and act as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Interpret patient status data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate 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 a patient’s condition suddenly deteriorates.
Answer telephones, paging system, and patient call lights; anticipate needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Provide end-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families and communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and instruction or training of new personnel.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.