Acute Care RN: Direct Patient Care & Discharge Planning

Kindred; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in a 102-bed long-term acute care setting. You will provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process and coordinate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient education, medication administration, and collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality care during extended recovery.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure (required upon hire).
• BLS (required upon hire); ACLS preferred.
• Postsecondary nursing education from an accredited program (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Six months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Fluent read/write/speak English; good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Develop and coordinate nursing care plans with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing staff.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Administer medications with the five rights and document accurately.

Skills

Medication administration knowledge

Basic computer skills

Task organization

Team collaboration

English fluency

Attendance

Education

Postsecondary nursing education certificate/diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in a 102-bed long-term acute care setting. You will provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process and coordinate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient education, medication administration, and collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality care during extended recovery.