About the Opportunity

SIGN ON Bonus of $2500 for RN's and $1500 for LPN's COME ON DOWN AND CHECK US OUT!



Work with our physicians, implementing their orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise our LPNs, LVNs and CNAs to help them provide total nursing care for residents. Be part of the Kindred family of knowledgeable and caring professionals who work together to give the very best in long-term health care.



Responsibilities:



Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by the State Practice Act



Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needs



Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by Kindred and local/state/federal rules and regulations



Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner



Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments



Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents



Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments



Qualifications





Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license, CPR certification and one year of nursing experience.



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 a drug-free employer. EOE