Day Shift RN in Long-Term Acute Care

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with patients, families and interdisciplinary staff and participates in discharge planning.

Qualifications include a nursing license, BLS, and preferred ACLS; six months of medical/surgical experience is mentioned as preferred. Must read, write, and speak fluent English and maintain good attendance; on-site work at our

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Postsecondary nursing credential is required.
• RN license to practice in the state of employment (or compact state).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and staff.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and team members.
• Participates in discharge planning and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Administers medications following five rights and documentation standards.
• Operates equipment safely and ensures patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Medication administration knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Attendance

Stress management

Communication

Education

Postsecondary nursing credential

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with patients, families and interdisciplinary staff and participates in discharge planning.

Qualifications include a nursing license, BLS, and preferred ACLS; six months of medical/surgical experience is mentioned as preferred. Must read, write, and speak fluent English and maintain good attendance; on-site work at our