Company: Kindred Healthcare

Location: Walpole, MA 02032

Position Type: Full Time
Employee

Reference Code: 023967

 

 

 

Become Part of the Kindred Story

The face of Kindred Healthcare is reflected in the thousands of employees who provide quality care every day. Our success as a healthcare company flows from the work they do each day. Quality care drives our people and our performance.

The Kindred story is one of positive outcomes, dedication and compassion, so it's no surprise that Kindred is one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies. Become part of it. Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

With more than 220 nursing and rehabilitation centers in 40 states, Kindred is one of the most respected healthcare providers in the country. More than 75% of our nursing centers have received quality awards from the American Health Care Association.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development programs and a strong policy of promoting from within. Join Kindred for a solid future with a natural leader in the healthcare industry.

 

Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor position - 7p-7a Saturday and Sunday - Work 24 hrs, get paid for 36

At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Be in charge of a group of very dedicated nurses, ensuring that they are able to provide the highest quality of care for our residents. You'll be involved in hiring, orientation, monitoring their skills and training them to do their best. Working with our doctors, obtaining medications, and maintaining accurate records of treatment. The opportunities and the challenges are all here at Kindred.



Responsibilities:

• Supervise nursing unit including scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by the State Practice Act


• Coordinate effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities; obtain medications and medical records to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents


• Contact physicians as necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate; ensure appropriate documentation of resident care


• Review staffing patterns and census of nursing units; reassign personnel when necessary to ensure residents needs and budgetary controls are met


• Investigate complaints and take necessary action to resolve problems

 

• Effective communication skills, the ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality, and react decisively in emergencies are all necessary for this position. Must show skill in directing and motivating staff. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing, (BS preferred) with a valid RN or LPN/LVN state license and CPR certification. Five years of experience in nursing with one year as a supervisor are preferred.

Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.