Registered Nurse - RN - OR & PACU - Part Time Days

Job Summary Registered Nurse - RN – OR & PACU – Part Time Days at Kindred. Deliver high‑quality critical care for patients undergoing general or vascular surgery and those in the post‑anesthesia care unit. Responsibilities Provide quality patient care to critically ill patients using the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serve as a patient advocate at all times. Supervise the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers. Develop the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Apply critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensure patient education. Participate in discharge planning. Essential Functions Maintain the standard of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department. Assess the patient on admission within the required time frame and make referrals to other disciplines as needed. Develop and update nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary team. Release, remove, and reapply restraints as appropriate; maintain proper patient positioning and alignment. Document patient admission assessment, reassessments, and care plans completely in the electronic medical record. Demonstrate correct use of biomedical equipment (defibrillator, suction machine, IV pumps, PCA pump, blood glucose monitoring machine). Deliver patient care efficiently, completing team assignments on time and exhibiting initiative and teamwork. Obtain consents for procedures and transfusions, ensuring informed decision‑making. Receive and accurately transcribe physician’s orders; ensure orders are carried out. Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition (cardiac rhythm, respiratory distress, GI bleed, pulmonary emboli/edema, diabetic ketoacidosis, drug reactions, blood transfusion reaction, etc.), initiate emergency action, notify physician, and obtain orders. Administer medications with verbalized knowledge of action, side effects, correct dosages, and route per ICU policies and procedures. Demonstrate ability to recognize and institute arrhythmia protocols for V‑tach, V‑fib, PVCs, asystole, heart block, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients. Assist physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy. Participate in economical utilization of supplies and maintain equipment in a clean, safe manner. Orient new personnel and evaluate nursing staff performance. Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments (cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis). Salary and Benefits Hourly: $43.92 – $55.70. Kindred offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness programs. Qualifications Education Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Licenses / Certification Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification and ACLS required. Experience Minimum one year of training and experience in Critical Care. Kindred is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr