What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg 3 - Nights position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's degree Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date
ACLS obtained withing 30 days of hire date
Licenses:
Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: AL-Selma-Vaughan Regional Medical Center
Organization: 0492 - Vaughan Regional Medical Center
Shift: Day
