Registered Nurse - LTACH & Acute Rehab

Kindred; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Houston Sugarland and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized, hospital-level care for chronically and critically ill patients. This LTACH/ARU setup emphasizes 24/7 clinical support and coordinated care with physicians to aid recovery.

The role involves planning and delivering direct and indirect patient care, developing care plans with families, and communicating changes to the care team.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary certificate or diploma in nursing.
• RN license required upon hire; ACLS preferred.
• Fluent English; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to document per policy and coordinate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care via the nursing process.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans with patient/family and team.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and staff.
• Participates in discharge planning and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Directs and evaluates nursing care, assigns tasks as needed.
• Administers medications accurately and safely.
• Documents care plans and assessments in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Fluent English

Documentation

Care planning

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

Postsecondary nursing program certificate

Associate/Bachelor in Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kindred Hospital Houston Sugarland and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized, hospital-level care for chronically and critically ill patients. This LTACH/ARU setup emphasizes 24/7 clinical support and coordinated care with physicians to aid recovery.

The role involves planning and delivering direct and indirect patient care, developing care plans with families, and communicating changes to the care team.