Registered Nurse - PT 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 Westminster, a 109-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.

Kindred Hospital Westminster offers the same in-depth care as a traditional hospital but for an extended recovery period, including a 16-bed ICU and four negative-pressure rooms. Located just outside downtown Westminster, the hospital provides 24-hour clinical care seven days a week.

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 per nursing standards.
• Performs assessments 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 members.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Revises the plan of care based on the 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, 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; identifies and 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 care accordingly.
• 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 patients’ needs.
• Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders are signed off.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program). 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.

Pay

$43.92 - $54.61 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.