RN / Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Indiana
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IT'S SIMPLE. You want to work in a healthcare setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients/residents you treat. You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it. You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and go home. What you want is Kindred Healthcare. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Join us! Summary: The RN Charge Nurse manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift. (Could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs). Scope of work for the RN Charge Nurse may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Essential Functions: The RN Charge Nurse assesses, plans, coordinates and evaluates residents' care along with members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN Charge Nurse documents the resident's condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly to Supervisor and Physician as necessary. The RN Charge Nurse receives and records physicians' orders. Communicates staffing problems and needs to the Nurse Manager. Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment. The RN Charge Nurse provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete resident status report. Maintains the 24 hour report book. The RN Charge Nurse develops work assignments for RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides as directed. The RN Charge Nurse supervises, directs and evaluates staff (i.e., RNs, LPN/LVNs, Medicate Aides/Medication Techs, Nurses Aides, etc.) as directed. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice act. The RN Charge Nurse assures compliance with policies and procedures. The RN Charge Nurse reports problems and complaints timely in the Nurse Manager. The RN Charge Nurse provides feedback to Nurse Managers regarding performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides. The RN Charge Nurse participates in hiring and selection of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides The RN Charge Nurse gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned. The RN Charge Nurse supervises nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act. The RN Charge Nurse coordinates and performs admission, transfer and discharge or residents. The RN Charge Nurse completes all appropriate assessments relative to the resident's status. The RN Charge Nurse maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments. The RN Charge Nurse actively supports the Angel Care Program. The RN Charge Nurse services on and participates in committees as assigned. The RN Charge Nurse assures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or nutritional services assistance. The RN Charge Nurse supports and participates in the center's Performance Improvement initiatives. The RN Charge Nurse participates in Survey readiness per SMART Manual The RN Charge Nurse completes records and reports as needed. The RN Charge Nurse adheres to professional codes of ethics, Kindred's Code of Conduct and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networks. The RN Charge Nurse provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. The RN Charge Nurse makes rounds with physicians and other team members as needed. The RN Charge Nurse assists physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency. The RN Charge Nurse coordinates resident assessments, recognizes the need to review and revise residents' assessments as needed based upon resident condition. The RN Charge Nurse coordinates residents' care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. The RN Charge Nurse oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. The RN Charge Nurse reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by State Regulations. The RN Charge Nurse communicates with resident's physician. The RN Charge Nurse initiates, recommends, communicates and implements changes in residents' care plans. The RN Charge Nurse assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Directs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The RN Charge Nurse documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by Kindred, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. The RN Charge Nurse monitors completeness and accuracy of own clinical medical record entries and those of assigned staff daily. The RN Charge Nurse participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by: Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission. Notify Supervisor of medications not available. Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed. Observing and reporting resident responses to medication Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions Initiate enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered Maintaining narcotic records accurately Responsible for completing medicati
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