RN MS FT Nights

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. The long‑term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital‑level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays, while the Acute Rehabilitation Unit helps patients recover from acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. Both units collaborate with physicians to provide 24/7 clinical care and continuous support on the path to recovery.

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 the patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in the patient’s clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisors/managers, and co‑workers as appropriate. 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 delivered to patients.
• Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, task complexity, and staff scope of practice.
• Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs and team member capabilities.
• Documents patient admission assessment, reassessments, care plans and other pertinent information completely in the medical record according to nursing standards and policies.
• Performs assessments on all patients at admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, coordinating with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizes appropriate pain‑management techniques, educates the patient and family, and revises the plan of care as indicated.
• Provides age‑specific patient care; receives and verifies physician orders and administers medication using the five rights.
• Formulates teaching plans based on identified learning needs; includes family as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures within scope of practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Acts as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers; involves patient/family in care planning.
• 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 as needed.
• Answers telephone, paging system, and call lights; anticipates needs, makes rounds, and responds appropriately.
• Consults other departments for an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Provides end‑of‑shift report, counts narcotics, completes documentation, and signs off physician orders.
• Communicates clearly with management, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Coordinates with Social Services/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.

Skills

• Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Travel required: 0%.