Registered Nurse RN Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Aurora, CO

15h•$40 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Aurora is a 37-bed, all-private-room long-term acute care hospital in Aurora, Colorado, known for its wound care program, pulmonary outcomes, and ventilator patient management. The Registered Nurse plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role develops and coordinates nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The nurse directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates patient care; documents assessments, reassessments, plans of care, and other pertinent information; administers medications; provides treatments and education; and assists physicians with examinations and procedures within the scope of practice. The role also supports patient safety, responds to changes and emergencies, coordinates with other departments, and communicates care needs and shift information to the healthcare team.

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 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 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, potential for harm, task complexity, and the scope of practice of assigned staff.
Assign nursing team members according to 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 as needed.
Develop and update nursing care plans 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 daily effectiveness.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and clinical status.
Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family members as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; perform services and treatments within licensure and scope of practice.
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.
Involve patients and families in the formation of the plan of care and communicate professionally with them.
Provide care that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of 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 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’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Maintain good and regular attendance; perform other related duties as assigned.