Defined by its team of approximately 22,000 talented, heroic caregivers, ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions in communities across the country.

The health system is focused on driving innovation and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes in ways that lift a community and improve health equity. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states - 61 long-term acute care hospitals, and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.

ScionHealth launched in December 2021 following a transaction between leading healthcare companies LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare, with talent and resources from both companies combining to form an organization devoted to providing great care to tens of thousands of patients annually.

For years, the hospitals now operated by ScionHealth have been vital to the communities they serve – as medical providers, as supportive employers, and as inclusive partners in giving back. ScionHealth is proud to inherit this role and find innovative ways to grow and evolve for years to come.

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Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center

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LTAC - Long Term Acute Care

New Graduate

Houston

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 116-bed hospital treating chronically, critically ill patients with specialized care who require an extended stay in a hospital setting. With 105 long-term acute care beds, including a nine-bed ICU and six 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. Likewise, our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness.

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<p>NTG is committed to matching you to the right position and we pride ourselves on our commitment to our travelers. This includes offering exceptional pay packages along with these great benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Required Licensure, certifications, and CEU reimbursements</li><li>Competitive 401K plan</li><li>Great referral program</li></ul><p>Contact NTG for more information on this opportunity, compensation options, additional locations, and more!</p>

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center Houston Texas Nationwide Therapy Group Job ID #26390880. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SLP:Rehab,07:00:00-15:00:00

<body><h3>Registered Nurse- ICU Adv Skills - Nights</h3><br/><p>ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Registered Nurse - Advanced Skills / ICU Registered Nurse / ICU RN

Summary: Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients, through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serves as a patient advocate at all times. Supervises the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers. Develops the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Applies critical thinking in order to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensures patient education. Participates in discharge planning.

* Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department.
* Assesses the patient on admission within the required time frame. Makes referral to other disciplines based on the assessment, such as rehabilitation and nutritional services.
* Develops a nursing care plan for assigned patient on admission and updates the plan of care as needed. Ensures the plan is discussed and developed as a result of the coordination of patient and family and the interdisciplinary team.
* Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient. Ensures patient. is in proper position and alignment.
* Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans, and other pertinent information completely in the patient's electronic medical record.
* Demonstrates correct use of Biomedical equipment such as defibrillator, Suction machine, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pump, blood glucose monitoring machine.
* Demonstrates safe and effective delivery of patient care such as completing team/patient assignments on time, making effective use of available time, showing initiative and team work.
* Obtains consents for procedures and blood transfusions, ensuring patient has necessary information to make an informed decision.
* Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate, and order entry is accurate. Follows through to ensure order is carried out.
* Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient change in condition such as Cardiac rhythm, respiratory distress, GI bleed, pulmonary emboli/ edema, diabetic Ketoacidosis, adverse drug reaction and Blood transfusion reaction, etc. Institutes emergency action, notifies physician, obtains orders, etc.
* Completes and documents patient admission assessment and reassessments as required according to policy.
* Reports pertinent observations and reaction regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, supervisor, charge nurse) and records these observations accurately.
* Administers medications with verbalized knowledge of the action, side effects, correct dosages and route according ICU policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates ability to recognize and Institute arrhythmia protocol for the following Cardiac rhythms V-tach, V-fib, PVC's, asystole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter.
* Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.
* Administers medications utilizing the seven "rights" of medication administration: right patient, route, time, medication, dose, reason and documentation.
* Assist physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line and bronchoscopy.
* Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
* Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
* Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
* Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
* Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis.

Education:

* Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Licenses/Certification:

* Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
* BCLS certification and ACLS required.

Experience:

* Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care.

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Registered Nurse- ICU Adv Skills - NightsScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. Registered Nurse - Advanced Skills / ICU Registered Nurse / ICU RN Summary: Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients, through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serves as a patient advocate at all times. Supervises the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers. Develops the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Applies critical thinking in order to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensures patient education. Participates in discharge planning. * Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department. * Assesses the patient on admission within the required time frame. Makes referral to other disciplines based on the assessment, such as rehabilitation and nutritional services. * Develops a nursing care plan for assigned patient on admission and updates the plan of care as needed. Ensures the plan is discussed and developed as a result of the coordination of patient and family and the interdisciplinary team. * Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient. Ensures patient. is in proper position and alignment. * Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans, and other pertinent information completely in the patient's electronic medical record. * Demonstrates correct use of Biomedical equipment such as defibrillator, Suction machine, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pump, blood glucose monitoring machine. * Demonstrates safe and effective delivery of patient care such as completing team/patient assignments on time, making effective use of available time, showing initiative and team work. * Obtains consents for procedures and blood transfusions, ensuring patient has necessary information to make an informed decision. * Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate, and order entry is accurate. Follows through to ensure order is carried out. * Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient change in condition such as Cardiac rhythm, respiratory distress, GI bleed, pulmonary emboli/ edema, diabetic Ketoacidosis, adverse drug reaction and Blood transfusion reaction, etc. Institutes emergency action, notifies physician, obtains orders, etc. * Completes and documents patient admission assessment and reassessments as required according to policy. * Reports pertinent observations and reaction regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, supervisor, charge nurse) and records these observations accurately. * Administers medications with verbalized knowledge of the action, side effects, correct dosages and route according ICU policies and procedures. * Demonstrates ability to recognize and Institute arrhythmia protocol for the following Cardiac rhythms V-tach, V-fib, PVC's, asystole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. * Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. * Administers medications utilizing the seven "rights" of medication administration: right patient, route, time, medication, dose, reason and documentation. * Assist physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line and bronchoscopy. * Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff. * Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed. * Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. * Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis. Education: * Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Licenses/Certification: * Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. * BCLS certification and ACLS required. Experience: * Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse-Adv Skills Days/ Nights FT</h3><br/><p>ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Registered Nurse - Advanced Skills / ICU Registered Nurse / ICU RN

Summary: Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients, through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serves as a patient advocate at all times. Supervises the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers. Develops the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Applies critical thinking in order to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensures patient education. Participates in discharge planning.

* Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department.
* Assesses the patient on admission within the required time frame. Makes referral to other disciplines based on the assessment, such as rehabilitation and nutritional services.
* Develops a nursing care plan for assigned patient on admission and updates the plan of care as needed. Ensures the plan is discussed and developed as a result of the coordination of patient and family and the interdisciplinary team.
* Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient. Ensures patient. is in proper position and alignment.
* Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans, and other pertinent information completely in the patient's electronic medical record.
* Demonstrates correct use of Biomedical equipment such as defibrillator, Suction machine, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pump, blood glucose monitoring machine.
* Demonstrates safe and effective delivery of patient care such as completing team/patient assignments on time, making effective use of available time, showing initiative and team work.
* Obtains consents for procedures and blood transfusions, ensuring patient has necessary information to make an informed decision.
* Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate, and order entry is accurate. Follows through to ensure order is carried out.
* Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient change in condition such as Cardiac rhythm, respiratory distress, GI bleed, pulmonary emboli/ edema, diabetic Ketoacidosis, adverse drug reaction and Blood transfusion reaction, etc. Institutes emergency action, notifies physician, obtains orders, etc.
* Completes and documents patient admission assessment and reassessments as required according to policy.
* Reports pertinent observations and reaction regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, supervisor, charge nurse) and records these observations accurately.
* Administers medications with verbalized knowledge of the action, side effects, correct dosages and route according ICU policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates ability to recognize and Institute arrhythmia protocol for the following Cardiac rhythms V-tach, V-fib, PVC's, asystole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter.
* Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.
* Administers medications utilizing the seven "rights" of medication administration: right patient, route, time, medication, dose, reason and documentation.
* Assist physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line and bronchoscopy.
* Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
* Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
* Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
* Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
* Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis.

Education:

* Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Licenses/Certification:

* Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
* BCLS certification and ACLS required.

Experience:

* Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care.

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Registered Nurse-Adv Skills Days/ Nights FTScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. Registered Nurse - Advanced Skills / ICU Registered Nurse / ICU RN Summary: Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients, through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serves as a patient advocate at all times. Supervises the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers. Develops the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Applies critical thinking in order to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensures patient education. Participates in discharge planning. * Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department. * Assesses the patient on admission within the required time frame. Makes referral to other disciplines based on the assessment, such as rehabilitation and nutritional services. * Develops a nursing care plan for assigned patient on admission and updates the plan of care as needed. Ensures the plan is discussed and developed as a result of the coordination of patient and family and the interdisciplinary team. * Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient. Ensures patient. is in proper position and alignment. * Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans, and other pertinent information completely in the patient's electronic medical record. * Demonstrates correct use of Biomedical equipment such as defibrillator, Suction machine, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pump, blood glucose monitoring machine. * Demonstrates safe and effective delivery of patient care such as completing team/patient assignments on time, making effective use of available time, showing initiative and team work. * Obtains consents for procedures and blood transfusions, ensuring patient has necessary information to make an informed decision. * Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate, and order entry is accurate. Follows through to ensure order is carried out. * Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient change in condition such as Cardiac rhythm, respiratory distress, GI bleed, pulmonary emboli/ edema, diabetic Ketoacidosis, adverse drug reaction and Blood transfusion reaction, etc. Institutes emergency action, notifies physician, obtains orders, etc. * Completes and documents patient admission assessment and reassessments as required according to policy. * Reports pertinent observations and reaction regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, supervisor, charge nurse) and records these observations accurately. * Administers medications with verbalized knowledge of the action, side effects, correct dosages and route according ICU policies and procedures. * Demonstrates ability to recognize and Institute arrhythmia protocol for the following Cardiac rhythms V-tach, V-fib, PVC's, asystole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. * Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. * Administers medications utilizing the seven "rights" of medication administration: right patient, route, time, medication, dose, reason and documentation. * Assist physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line and bronchoscopy. * Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff. * Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed. * Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. * Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis. Education: * Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Licenses/Certification: * Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. * BCLS certification and ACLS required. Experience: * Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse RN MedSurg - Days</h3><br/><p>What makes Kindred Healthcare a great place to work? Our people, of course! Our Registered Nurses answer this special calling because they have a fundamental, internal drive to directly help people. In return, we serve, develop and respect our employees in environments created to optimize their job effectiveness, experience, and satisfaction. This is who we are.

Who are you? To succeed in our high-energy, high reward environment, our nurses provide compassionate critical care and deliver exceptional patient experiences, meaningful outcomes, and bonds for life.

As the most acute level of care in Kindred's continuum, our transitional care hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our Registered Nurses play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

As a Registered Nurse / RN you will:

* Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.


* Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.


* Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.


* Participate in discharge planning process.



As a Registered Nurse / RN you will have:

* Graduated from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing as Registered Nurse / RN or Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program as a Registered Nurse / RN.


* Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN.


* BCLS certification is required. ACLS preferred.


* Minimum six months as a Registered nurse / RN with Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.


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Registered Nurse RN MedSurg - DaysWhat makes Kindred Healthcare a great place to work? Our people, of course! Our Registered Nurses answer this special calling because they have a fundamental, internal drive to directly help people. In return, we serve, develop and respect our employees in environments created to optimize their job effectiveness, experience, and satisfaction. This is who we are. Who are you? To succeed in our high-energy, high reward environment, our nurses provide compassionate critical care and deliver exceptional patient experiences, meaningful outcomes, and bonds for life. As the most acute level of care in Kindred's continuum, our transitional care hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our Registered Nurses play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. As a Registered Nurse / RN you will: * Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. * Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. * Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. * Participate in discharge planning process. As a Registered Nurse / RN you will have: * Graduated from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing as Registered Nurse / RN or Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program as a Registered Nurse / RN. * Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN. * BCLS certification is required. ACLS preferred. * Minimum six months as a Registered nurse / RN with Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred. 

<body><h3>Case Manager RN</h3><br/><p>At Kindred It Starts With Me.

Our commitment is to deliver excellence and an empathetic human experience to every patient, every family member, every employee, every time. We do this through our Core Values which help in guiding our work every day.

Job Summary: The Case Manager II coordinates and facilitates the care of the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members. Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning.

Essential Functions:

Care Coordination

* Coordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
* Monitors all areas of patients' stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
* Remains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of care.
* Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support.
* Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's and family's ability to make informed decisions.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
* Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital needs. Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals.
* Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in the planning of the patients' care throughout the care continuum.

Discharge Planning

* Conducts comprehensive, ongoing assessment of patients to provide timely and safe discharge planning.
* Provide comprehensive discharge planning for each patient. Utilizes critical thinking to develop and execute effective discharge planning.
* Coordinates and communicates with patient/family efficiently and effectively.

Utilization Management

* Conducts medical necessity review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge.
* Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.
* Conducts timely and accurate clinical reviews, care collaboration and coordination of continued stay authorization with payor.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program required:

* RN, BSN preferred

OR

* Master of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations;

OR

* Bachelor of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations

Licenses/Certification:

* Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations.
* Certification in Case Management preferred.

Experience:

* Two years of experience in healthcare setting preferred.
* Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

* Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement.
* Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts.
* Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

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Case Manager RNAt Kindred It Starts With Me. Our commitment is to deliver excellence and an empathetic human experience to every patient, every family member, every employee, every time. We do this through our Core Values which help in guiding our work every day. Job Summary: The Case Manager II coordinates and facilitates the care of the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members. Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning. Essential Functions: Care Coordination * Coordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians. * Monitors all areas of patients' stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation. * Remains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of care. * Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support. * Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's and family's ability to make informed decisions. * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. * Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital needs. Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals. * Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in the planning of the patients' care throughout the care continuum. Discharge Planning * Conducts comprehensive, ongoing assessment of patients to provide timely and safe discharge planning. * Provide comprehensive discharge planning for each patient. Utilizes critical thinking to develop and execute effective discharge planning. * Coordinates and communicates with patient/family efficiently and effectively. Utilization Management * Conducts medical necessity review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge. * Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources. * Conducts timely and accurate clinical reviews, care collaboration and coordination of continued stay authorization with payor. Education: Graduate of an accredited program required: * RN, BSN preferred OR * Master of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations; OR * Bachelor of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations Licenses/Certification: * Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations. * Certification in Case Management preferred. Experience: * Two years of experience in healthcare setting preferred. * Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations: * Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement. * Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts. * Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - ARU - Day Full Time</h3><br/><p>What makes Kindred Healthcare a great place to work? Our people, of course! Our Registered Nurses answer this special calling because they have a fundamental, internal drive to directly help people. In return, we serve, develop and respect our employees in environments created to optimize their job effectiveness, experience, and satisfaction. This is who we are.

Who are you? To succeed in our high-energy, high-reward environment, our nurses provide compassionate critical care and deliver exceptional patient experiences, meaningful outcomes, and bonds for life.

As the most acute level of care in Kindred's continuum, our transitional care hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our Registered Nurses play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

As a Registered Nurse / RN within our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) Management you will:

* Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.


* Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.


* Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.


* Participates in discharge planning process.



As a Registered Nurse / RN within our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) Management you will have:

* Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
* Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN.
* CPR/BCLS certification.
* ACLS preferred.
* CRRN Preferred.


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Registered Nurse - ARU - Day Full TimeWhat makes Kindred Healthcare a great place to work? Our people, of course! Our Registered Nurses answer this special calling because they have a fundamental, internal drive to directly help people. In return, we serve, develop and respect our employees in environments created to optimize their job effectiveness, experience, and satisfaction. This is who we are. Who are you? To succeed in our high-energy, high-reward environment, our nurses provide compassionate critical care and deliver exceptional patient experiences, meaningful outcomes, and bonds for life. As the most acute level of care in Kindred's continuum, our transitional care hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our Registered Nurses play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. As a Registered Nurse / RN within our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) Management you will: * Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. * Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. * Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. * Participates in discharge planning process. As a Registered Nurse / RN within our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) Management you will have: * Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. * Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN. * CPR/BCLS certification. * ACLS preferred. * CRRN Preferred. 

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