ICU RN - Critical Care Specialist

Kindred; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care with 24/7 clinical support. The RN role supports critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, collaborating with physicians, families and other disciplines, and focusing on safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting in the EMR, administering medications per ICU policy, and coordinating discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients using the nursing process and coordinates with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff.
• Develops and updates the nursing care plan and ensures coordination across disciplines.
• Documents patient assessments, care plans, and related data in the EMR.
• Administers medications with knowledge of action, side effects, dosages, and routes.
• Assists physicians with tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, arterial line, and bronchoscopy.
• Leads and evaluates nursing care, ensures safe and efficient delivery, and participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Medication knowledge

Computer literacy

Task organization

Teamwork

English fluency

Attendance

Travel 0%

Adaptability

Education

Graduate from an accredited RN program

Job description

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care with 24/7 clinical support. The RN role supports critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, collaborating with physicians, families and other disciplines, and focusing on safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting in the EMR, administering medications per ICU policy, and coordinating discharge planning.