Registered Nurse Subacute Care Unit, PRN Night

ScionHealth•Hollywood, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Hollywood is an 89-bed hospital specializing in long-term acute care, providing extended recovery services. The hospital offers 24-hour clinical care, 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 encompass one or more units and is subject to state-specific Nurse Practice Act regulations. The position involves assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care within an interdisciplinary team, accurately documenting patient status in the EHR, and reporting pertinent observations to clinical leaders and physicians. The RN Charge Nurse also manages staffing, develops work assignments, supervises and evaluates nursing staff, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. They coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, complete assessments, maintain unit supplies, and participate in performance improvement initiatives. Adherence to ethical codes, confidentiality, and direct patient care as needed are also key responsibilities. The role requires effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to act decisively in emergencies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ALS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, coordinates and evaluates patients’ care along with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Documents the patient’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner in the patient’s EHR.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients promptly to clinical leader and physician as necessary.
Receives and records physicians’ orders.
Communicates staffing problems and needs to nursing leadership.
Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment.
Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete patient status report.
Develops work assignments for RNs, LPN>LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directed.
Supervises, directs and evaluates staff (i.e. RNs, LPN/LVNs) as directed.
Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
Assures compliance with policies and procedures.
Reports problems and complaints timely in the nursing leadership.
Provides feedback to clinical leadership regarding performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides.
Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned.
Supervises nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
Coordinates and performs admission, transfer and discharge on patients.
Completes all appropriate assessments relative to the patient’s status.
Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments.
Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need 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 in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networks.
Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency.
Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the staff for assessment and recommendations.
Make rounds with physicians and other team members as needed.
Assist physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency.
Coordinates patient assessments, recognizes 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 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 provide care needed by the patient group.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medica/health care errors.