- Kindred Hospital South Florida - Hollywood is a 89-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
- We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
- For those who need special medical attention, we offer two negative pressure rooms and an in-house pharmacy.
- We are located off of Young Circle Park, just 2 miles from Hollywood Beach and surrounded by convenient dining and shopping.
- Job 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 may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.
- Essential Functions Assesses, plans, coordinates and evaluates patients’ care along with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Documents the patient’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner in the patient’s EHR.
- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients promptly to clinical leader and physician as necessary.
- Receives and records physicians’ orders.
- Communicates staffing problems and needs to nursing leadership.
- Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment.
- Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete patient status report.
- Develops work assignments for RNs, LPN>LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directed.
- Supervises, directs and evaluates staff (i.e.
- RNs, LPN/LVNs) as directed.
- Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
- Assures compliance with policies and procedures.
- Reports problems and complaints timely in the nursing leadership.
- Provides feedback to clinical leadership regarding performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides.
- Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned.
- Supervises nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
- Coordinates and performs admission, transfer and discharge on patients.
- Completes all appropriate assessments relative to the patient’s status.
- Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments.
- 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.
- Supports and participates in the center’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Adheres to professional codes of ethics, ScionHealth’s Code of Conduct and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networks.
- 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 staff for assessment and recommendations.
- Make rounds with physicians and other team members as needed.
- Assist physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency.
- Coordinates patient assessments, recognizes the need to review and revise patients’ assessments as needed based upon patient condition.
- Coordinates patients’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and patient family/significant other.
- Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
- Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revised plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital/unit and post discharge needs.
- Interprets data about the patient’s status 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 medica/health care errors.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS preferred. Licenses/Certification Valid RN license in the state employed. BLS Certification. ALS Certification preferred. Experience 2-3 years' experience in nursing, one year of supervisory is preferred.
