Registered Nurse -Days & Nights

About the Company Feel Good About Helping Others Feel Better A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get - the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude - from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Candidate will deliver quality patient care by contributing to the nursing care-plan from admission to discharge. Specific responsibilities include: prepare assessment of patient's progress and keep family informed, monitor pain management procedures, participate in the discharge-planning process, ensure current and accurate patient documentation, and supervise ancillary staff members.

Qualifications


Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills


Knowledge of medication-administration procedures.



At least six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute-care setting are preferred.



BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.



Current state RN license.



Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an Associate's degree, or a Nursing diploma from an accredited Institution


Benefits Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for full-time employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more. Premium salaries commensurate with experience.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment drug screening required.