Seasonal Registered Nurse Nights at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

65.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation, Care Plan Development, Communication, Discharge Planning, Supervision, Documentation, Pain Management, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Patient Safety, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, BCLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Payrate - $65/hr Internal 12 week RN Seasonal Contract - three 12 hour shifts a week At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. 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 Assesses 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 Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition Basic computer knowledge Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program Licenses/Certifications Current state licensure as Registered Nurse BCLS certification. ACLS preferred Experience Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

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Responsibilities

The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while developing coordinated care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff. Essential functions include maintaining nursing standards, directing and supervising care, documenting assessments, administering medication safely, and participating in discharge planning.