Registered Nurse, PRN 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 Louisville, a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital. The facility includes 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms, offering in-depth care for an extended recovery period with 24-hour clinical care, 7 days a week.

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 assessment, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the medical record.
• Performs assessments on all patients on admission and as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating the patient and family.
• Revises the plan of care based on the patient’s 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, including 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; addresses 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 provides appropriate care.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ conditions.
• Answers telephones, paging systems, and call lights; anticipates and responds to patient needs.
• Consults other departments for an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, and documentation is complete.
• Communicates clearly with 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 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 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). (Required upon hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). (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.