RN - Acute Care & Discharge Planning Specialist

ScionHealth; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care and participate in discharge planning. The role requires RN licensure, postsecondary nursing education, and 6 months of Medical/Surgical experience; ACLS is preferred and BLS is required on hire.

You will collaborate across departments, document care plans, and ensure patient safety and quality care in a 59-bed long-term acute care setting.

Qualifications

• RN education required: postsecondary certificate, diploma or program graduation.
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 6 months Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee direct and indirect patient care via nursing process.
• Develop and adjust patient care plans with input from patient, family, and staff.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and team.
• Participate in discharge planning and shift handoffs.
• Perform nursing tasks and supervise staff within scope of practice.

Skills

Medication administration

Basic computer skills

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Reliability

Education

Nursing diploma/certificate

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care and participate in discharge planning. The role requires RN licensure, postsecondary nursing education, and 6 months of Medical/Surgical experience; ACLS is preferred and BLS is required on hire.

You will collaborate across departments, document care plans, and ensure patient safety and quality care in a 59-bed long-term acute care setting.