Registered Nurse, PRN

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, a 52-bed long-term acute care hospital. 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 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 interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates patient and family regarding pain management.
• Revises the plan of care based on patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific needs and administers medication using the five rights of medication administration.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans 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 families with respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Functions as 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 likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition.
• Answers telephone, paging system, and patients’ call lights; anticipates patient needs and makes rounds.
• Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift report, ensures narcotics count is accurate, and completes documentation.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding 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 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)

Skills

• 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.
• Good and regular attendance.