RN-Medical/Surgical

Kindred Healthcare•Columbus, GA

12h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in an acute care hospital setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes and ensures care is delivered in accordance with professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment and reassessment, individualized care planning, medication and treatment administration, documentation, direct patient care, monitoring for changes in condition, care coordination, discharge planning, patient and family support, and promotion of patient safety. The RN also supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current state RN license or compact state equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required per facility policy.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required per facility policy.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), required per facility policy.
Proficiency in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning.
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity.
Professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuing education.
Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification, such as RN-BC or CMSRN.
At least 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide direct care, including support with activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to the care team.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
Promote patient safety by following infection control and fall prevention protocols.
Supervise and appropriately delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.