Registered Nurse FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Sugar Land, TX

11d

About The Position

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops and updates nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and co-workers; and participates in discharge planning. Directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care while maintaining hospital and nursing department standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients, administering medications, documenting care, supporting patient and family education, assisting with examinations and procedures, and promoting patient safety. The nurse also coordinates with other departments and healthcare providers, addresses psychosocial and discharge needs, and participates in orientation and training of new personnel.

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 based on patient needs and condition, risk of harm, task complexity, and the delegated staff member’s scope of practice.
Assign nursing care team members based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record according to standards and policies.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them according to policy; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
Develop and update care plans for assigned patients and coordinate them with patients, families, and the care team.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise and evaluate care plans based on patient response and treatment effectiveness.
Provide age-specific patient care.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration to reduce medication errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness, 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 and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Act as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers; involve patients and families in care planning.
Interpret patient status data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly deteriorates.
Answer telephone calls, paging system, and patient call lights; anticipate needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Give shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians.
Identify and address patient and family psychosocial needs and coordinate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner regarding 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.