Registered Nurse RN Full Time Days

About the Role

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. 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 as appropriate. Participates in the discharge planning process.

Kindred Hospital Aurora is a 37-bed long-term acute care hospital with all-private rooms, offering extended recovery care. Located in Aurora on the east side of the Denver metroplex, we specialize in wound care, pulmonary outcomes, and ventilator patient management.

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 within 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 as needed.
• 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 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 for patients and families.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special 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 provides appropriate care.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical 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 to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, and completes documentation.
• Communicates clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates with Social Service/Discharge Planner.
• 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 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.

Pay

$41.84–$58.27 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.