Description
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-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; featuring five negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown.
Job Summary
Essential Functions
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Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
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Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients
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Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management
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Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
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Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse
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Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse
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Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
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Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
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Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
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Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs
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Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
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Basic computer knowledge
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Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
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Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
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Must have good and regular attendance
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Must read, write and speak fluent English
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Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
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Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses
Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
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BLS Certification required
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Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred
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ACLS may be required in certain care areas
Experience
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Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred
