Registered Nurse, Days

About the Role

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation at Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU), a 95-bed facility offering extended recovery care. The hospital includes 82 long-term acute care beds and a 13-bed ARU for patients recovering from acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. Located south of downtown St. Petersburg, the facility offers 24-hour clinical care and stunning waterfront views with easy access to public transit.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care; assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, and staff scope of practice.
• Documents patient admission assessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record according to nursing standards.
• Performs assessments on all patients upon admission and as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team; revises plans based on patient response to treatment.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and families on pain management.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific needs; administers medication using the five rights of medication administration to reduce errors.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family in the process as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; performs services within scope of practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers; involves patient/family in care planning.
• Interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and provides appropriate care.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors; initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.
• Answers telephones, call lights, and paging systems; anticipates patient needs and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders are signed off.
• Communicates clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians; identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel; manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice or Compact State Licensure (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (required upon hire).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred upon hire).
• Six months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting (preferred).
• Experience demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced clinical environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge; ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English; must have good and regular attendance.