Registered Nurse FT 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 Arlington, a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. 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. Participates in the discharge planning process.

Responsibilities

• 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 of the task, and scope of practice of the staff.
• Documents patient admission assessment, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with patient, family, and team members.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders accurately; administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration.
• Formulates and evaluates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; includes family in teaching as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; performs services within scope of practice.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ conditions.
• Answers telephone, paging system, and patients’ call lights; anticipates patients’ needs and makes rounds.
• Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift report to oncoming nurse; ensures narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders are signed off.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Participates in orientation, instruction, and training of new personnel.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing. (Required)
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Preferred)
• Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Required upon hire)
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification. (Required upon hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. (Preferred upon hire)
• Six (6) 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 age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within and outside the department.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Skills

• Direct and indirect patient care planning and delivery.
• Nursing process: Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
• Development and coordination of nursing care plans.
• Pain management and patient/family education.
• Medication administration and transcription of physician orders.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Emergency response and patient safety protocols.
• Equipment operation and management.