Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute Nursing Unit

Required Skills

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies of the organization.

Under the supervision of the Department Leader, and with the authority from the Chief Nursing Officer, the staff Registered Nurse has the responsibility for planning, delegating and coordinating the provision of nursing care via the nursing process for the assigned patients.

The RN is responsible for meeting the standards of care and practice, performing in an ethical and professional manner, and assisting in the management of staff and collaborating with ancillary departments and members of the health care team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care.

The RN assesses and plans for patient/family/significant other educational needs and plans, implements and evaluates knowledge gained through educational efforts.

The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria for the adult, geriatric, adolescent, and child population served.

The Registered Professional Nurse performs all functions in an ethical and professional manner.

The staff RN assesses, plans, delegates and coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration with other members of the health care team (physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, etc.).

Assist with review and completion of MDS sections daily Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care.

Supervises and makes patient care assignments and other unit duties to other members (LPN, Nursing Assistants, UC) of the nursing team. Assignments are based on acuity and staff proficiency.

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and life-threatening situations appropriately.

Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions and educational needs of each patient, as well as, documenting the patient/family response to interventions in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record.

Assist other personnel in the delivery of care.

Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to the department leader or improving the quality and effectiveness of care along with reporting concerns involving patient care equipment or supplies.

Evaluates, communicates and documents delivered to other members of the health care team through huddles, briefs, debriefs and bedside reports, nursing care plans, progress notes/nursing notes, direct communications to team members, etc.

Provides patient/family education utilizing the teach back method, evaluates and recommends additional education as indicated by evaluation of patient/family learning and documents.

Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.

Administration of medications and treatments, i.e., initiation and maintenance of IV meds, blood and blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia and chemotherapy.

Utilization, maintenance and charging of equipment and supplies. Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift

Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.

Receives physician orders, documents, follows up and evaluates patients’ outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.

Assist physician with bedside procedures.

Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.