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
- 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