Registered Nurse RN Full Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Denver, CO

1d•$42 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN 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 hospital and nursing department standards, documents assessments and care in the medical record, administers medications, provides treatments within the scope of licensure, and supports patient safety and education. The position is at Kindred Hospital Denver, an LTACH and acute rehabilitation hospital. The listed pay range is $41.84–$53.06 per hour.

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.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s 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 standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, provide, and evaluate nursing care; assign or delegate tasks and team members according to patient needs, staff qualifications, and scope of practice.
Complete and document patient admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other relevant information in the medical record.
Make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment and coordinate each patient’s plan of care with the patient, family, and care team.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise care plans in response to treatment and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
Provide age-appropriate patient care and interpret patient data to identify individual needs.
Receive physician orders, verify transcription accuracy, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family participation when appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; 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 patients, families, administration, physicians, and other 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 patient 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 sign off physician orders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Coordinate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner regarding patients’ and families’ 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.