RN - Acute Care & Discharge Planning Leader

Kindred Hospital Westminster; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Westminster is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in a long‑term acute care setting.

Candidates must hold an accredited nursing degree and RN licensure with BLS; ACLS is preferred. Six months of medical/surgical experience and strong communication skills are expected to coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in applicable state.
• Basic nursing knowledge including medication administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standard of nursing care and implements hospital policies.
• Directs and evaluates nursing care for patients.
• Documents admissions assessments and care plans.
• Administers medications following five rights of administration.

Skills

Fluent English

Medication administration knowledge

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Postsecondary nursing program graduate

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Kindred Hospital Westminster is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in a long‑term acute care setting.

Candidates must hold an accredited nursing degree and RN licensure with BLS; ACLS is preferred. Six months of medical/surgical experience and strong communication skills are expected to coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and the care team.