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 Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU), a 66-bed hospital offering extended recovery care. The facility includes 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) beds and a 9-bed ARU for patients recovering from acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. The hospital provides 24-hour clinical care seven days a week in coordination with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care for patients.
• Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, and staff scope of practice.
• Documents patient admission assessment, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in medical records.
• Performs admission assessments and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and families.
• Revises care plans based on patient response to treatment and evaluates effectiveness daily.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific needs and administers medication using the five rights of medication administration.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans for patients and families.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures within scope of practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and ensures a safe care environment.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse patient developments.
• Manages patient needs, responds to call lights, and communicates effectively with management, coworkers, and physicians.
• Consults other departments for an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, and completes documentation.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs, communicating with Social Service/Discharge Planner for in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Participates in 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. (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 patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, 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.

Skills

• Critical thinking and decision-making in clinical settings.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prioritization and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical and manual skills within scope of practice.
• Patient and family education on pain management and care plans.