RN, 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 St. Louis South, a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital with a four-bed high observation unit. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisors, and co-workers. Participates in the discharge planning process.

Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, the hospital offers 24-hour clinical care, 7 days a week, partnering with physicians to support extended recovery periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care for patients, delegating 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 the medical record according to nursing standards.
• Performs assessments on all patients upon admission and as per policy, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and families.
• Revises the plan of care based on the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates its effectiveness daily.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific needs and administers medication following the five rights of medication administration.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans, including family in education as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures, performing services 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 care accordingly.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ conditions.
• Manages patient needs, including answering call lights, anticipating needs, and making rounds.
• 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, coordinating 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

• 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)
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must maintain good and regular attendance.

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.