Registered Nurse Advanced Skills Per Diem Days

Kindred Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse with advanced clinical skills for Per Diem Day shifts in Las Vegas, NV. This role supports compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse units, delivering expert nursing interventions while maintaining clinical excellence and safety. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with Kindred’s mission to improve the lives of those we touch.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care, including assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation for acute and complex cases, ensuring timely, evidence-based outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to optimize treatment plans and progress toward discharge.
• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness, adjusting treatments within scope of practice to promote patient safety.
• Implement advanced clinical procedures and monitoring techniques, advancing patient recovery while adhering to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Document patient status, interventions, and responses accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• Demonstrate leadership by guiding and mentoring junior nurses during shifts and collaborating to resolve clinical challenges.
• Assess pain levels, manage comfort strategies, and communicate changes to the care team and family as appropriate.
• Recognize and respond to acute deterioration, call for rapid response or code as indicated, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, post-discharge care, and self-management strategies to support recovery.
• Coordinate discharge planning by communicating with case management, arranging services, and enabling smooth transitions.
• Perform triage and prioritization in fast-paced settings to allocate resources effectively and maintain patient safety.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Registered Nurse Advanced Skills Per Diem Days in Las Vegas, NV is $45 to $75 per hour. This can vary depending on experience, certifications, shift differentials, and specific clinical responsibilities.

Kindred Healthcare is a post-acute healthcare services company that operates long-term acute-care hospitals and provides rehabilitation services across the United States.