Acute Care Registered Nurse – Rehab & LTAC

Kindred; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within an acute rehabilitation setting. The role involves assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care, along with discharge planning and collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, state licensure as an RN, BLS, and ACLS preferable, with six months of

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge to plan and deliver patient care.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage priorities under stress.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Fluent English reading/writing and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains nursing care standards and follows hospital policies.
• Directs and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff capabilities.
• Documents admissions, plans of care, and reassessments in the chart.
• Administers medications with accuracy and safety.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and team.
• Participates in discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Postsecondary nursing education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within an acute rehabilitation setting. The role involves assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care, along with discharge planning and collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, state licensure as an RN, BLS, and ACLS preferable, with six months of