LTAC Registered Nurse: Patient Care & Discharge Planning

ScionHealth; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 170,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Chicago - Northlake is a 94-bed long-term acute care facility, delivering extended inpatient care with around-the-clock clinical support. We partner with physicians to guide each patient’s wellness journey and provide comprehensive nursing services seven days a week.

The RN role focuses on planning and delivering direct and indirect patient care, developing care plans with patients and families, and coordinating discharge planning with physicians and the care team

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with state licensure and BCLS/ACLS as applicable.
• Requires ability to plan, implement, and document patient care.
• Strong communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the assessment–planning–intervention–evaluation cycle.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Administer medications safely following the five rights.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient rounds.
• Document patient care and ensure accurate medical records.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

RN Licensure

Diploma/Certificate in Nursing

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Chicago - Northlake is a 94-bed long-term acute care facility, delivering extended inpatient care with around-the-clock clinical support. We partner with physicians to guide each patient’s wellness journey and provide comprehensive nursing services seven days a week.

The RN role focuses on planning and delivering direct and indirect patient care, developing care plans with patients and families, and coordinating discharge planning with physicians and the care team