Seasonal Registered Nurse Nights

Kindred

Dallas (TX)

Presencial

USD 65 000 - 95 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Resumo da oferta

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit seeks an RN to provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).

The Seasonal Staffing program offers a 36-hour work week (typically 3–12 hour shifts) for a 12-week commitment at a Seasonal Agreement rate of pay. After the initial period, extension may be possible; staff may float between units and remain Per Diem without benefits.

Qualificações

Graduation from an accredited BSN or ADN program.
Current state RN license.
BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsabilidades

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
Communicates changes in patient condition with physicians and team.
Participates in discharge planning and may float between units.
Adheres to hospital policies and safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Basic computer knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.

Description

Job Summary

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. The Seasonal Staffing program provides a temporary opportunity for the employee to work a minimum of 36 hours (typically 3–12-hour shifts) per week for a 12-week commitment period at a Seasonal Agreement rate of pay. Once the initial commitment period has exhausted the employee can extend the agreement up to an additional 12 weeks in 4-week increments. The employee’s status during this period will be Per Diem and ineligible for benefits. At the end of the Seasonal Agreement the employee may has the option, based on current job openings, to change status to full-time, part-time, or per diem. The employee may be required to float between units.

Essential Functions

Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department.

Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance to patient needs, team members capabilities and qualifications.

Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.

Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team.

Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment, and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Performs treatments and provide services to level of licensure.

Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.

Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Answers telephone, paging system, patients’ call lights, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients and responds as appropriate. Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition.

Provides end of shift report to on coming nurse, narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders signed off.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.