Description
Kindred Hospital St. Louis South is a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a four-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, we are a short drive from nearby shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Essential Functions
-
Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services
-
Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures
-
Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff
-
Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
-
Maintains patient health care records
-
Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
-
Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance
-
Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit
-
Time management skills and ability to organize priorities
-
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
-
Must have good and regular attendance
-
Must read, write and speak fluent English
-
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
-
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
-
Degree from an accredited school of nursing
Licenses/Certifications
-
Valid state Registered Nurse license
-
Valid BLS certification
Experience
-
Two years of nursing experience in a hospital
-
1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
