Hospital Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 58-bed hospital offering experienced care for extended recovery. With 47 long‑term acute care (LTAC) beds and 11‑bed ARU, we partner with physicians to provide round‑the‑clock clinical care seven days a week. The facility is located off NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River.

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans 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. Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department.

Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.

Assigns nursing care team members according to patient needs and staff capabilities.

Documents patient admission assessment, reassessments, care plans and other pertinent information in the medical record according to nursing standards.

Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Develops nursing care plan on admission, updates plan as needed, and ensures coordination with patient, family, and team members.

Revises the plan of care as indicated by patient response; Performs patient care responsibilities considering age‑specific needs.

Receives physician orders, ensures accurate transcription and documents completion.

Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures within scope of practice.

identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.

Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in care plan formation.

Interprets data about patient status to identify age‑specific needs and provide necessary care.

Performs all patient care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces medical or health‑care errors.

Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.

Answers telephone, paging, call lights; Provides end‑of‑shift report to oncoming nurse; physician orders signed off.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co‑workers, and physicians.

Communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding in‑hospital and post‑discharge needs.

Participates in orientation, instruction, and training of new personnel.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Basic computer knowledge.

Approximate percent of time required to travel: Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing. (Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Six (6) months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting. (