Registered Nurse, FT Nights

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 role involves developing nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, communicating clinical condition changes, and participating in the discharge planning process.

Responsibilities

• Maintains nursing care standards 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, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in medical records.
• Performs admission assessments and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with patients, families, and the healthcare 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; administers medication using the five rights to reduce errors.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans for patients and families, including discharge planning.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures; performs services within licensure scope.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Acts as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• 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 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; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner for in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

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 healthcare teams.
• Prioritization and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical and manual skills within the scope of nursing practice.
• Patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and liaison functions.