Kindred
Overview
Registered Nurse, Days at Kindred. 20K SIGN ON BONUS available. At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to deliver high-quality patient care while upholding our values and culture. Responsibilities
Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, complexity, and within scope of practice of staff. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team members’ capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessments on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines as needed. Develops and updates the plan of care on admission and coordinates with patient, family, and team. Assesses and reassesses pain; educates patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by patient response and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities appropriate to the patient’s age and condition. Receives physician orders, ensures transcription accuracy, and documents completion. Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration to reduce errors. Forms a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; involves family as appropriate. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures within scope of practice. Performs treatments and services to the level of licensure. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs; acts as liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other providers. Interacts professionally with patients and families and involves them in the care plan. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care. Ensures patient safety and reduces medical errors; initiates or assists with emergency measures as needed. Answers call lights, pages, and rounds on assigned patients; anticipates needs and responds appropriately. Collaborates with other departments to provide interdisciplinary care. Provides end-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse; ensures narcotics are counted and orders are signed off. Communicates clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians. Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates with Social Services/Discharge Planner for in-hospital and post-discharge needs. Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Licenses/Certification
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification from AHA required. ACLS certification from AHA required. Experience
Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stress. Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have regular attendance. Approximate percent travel: 0%. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse, Days at Kindred. 20K SIGN ON BONUS available. At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to deliver high-quality patient care while upholding our values and culture. Responsibilities
Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, complexity, and within scope of practice of staff. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team members’ capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessments on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines as needed. Develops and updates the plan of care on admission and coordinates with patient, family, and team. Assesses and reassesses pain; educates patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by patient response and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities appropriate to the patient’s age and condition. Receives physician orders, ensures transcription accuracy, and documents completion. Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration to reduce errors. Forms a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; involves family as appropriate. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures within scope of practice. Performs treatments and services to the level of licensure. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs; acts as liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other providers. Interacts professionally with patients and families and involves them in the care plan. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care. Ensures patient safety and reduces medical errors; initiates or assists with emergency measures as needed. Answers call lights, pages, and rounds on assigned patients; anticipates needs and responds appropriately. Collaborates with other departments to provide interdisciplinary care. Provides end-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse; ensures narcotics are counted and orders are signed off. Communicates clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians. Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates with Social Services/Discharge Planner for in-hospital and post-discharge needs. Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Licenses/Certification
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification from AHA required. ACLS certification from AHA required. Experience
Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stress. Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have regular attendance. Approximate percent travel: 0%. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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