Job Description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.

Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

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