Registered Nurse Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role develops and updates care plans in coordination with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in patient condition; and participates in discharge planning. The nurse delivers care according to hospital and nursing department standards, policies, and the nurse’s scope of practice, while promoting patient safety and dignity.

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.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
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 assigned patients.
Assign or delegate tasks and nursing team members according to patient needs, task complexity, potential risks, and staff qualifications and capabilities.
Complete admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other required documentation in the patient’s medical record.
Assess patients, make referrals to other disciplines as appropriate, and develop and update coordinated nursing care plans.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Evaluate treatment responses and revise care plans as needed; review the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Provide age-appropriate care and interpret patient data to identify individual needs.
Receive and accurately transcribe physician orders, document their completion, and administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, involving families as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services and treatments within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, address psychosocial and cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs, and serve as a liaison among patients, families, administration, physicians, and other healthcare 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 call lights; anticipate patient needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
Provide end-of-shift reports, 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’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.