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Erie County Medical Center Corporation

General Duty Nurse LTC - RPT - Evening Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Overview

General Duty Nurse LTC - RPT - Evening Shift

Responsibilities

Performs physical, psychological, and social assessment of patients

Develops a written nursing care plan based on patient assessment and diagnosis

Works directly under physicians, assisting during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments

Implements medical and nursing orders

Establishes care priorities based on patient problems

Communicates pertinent patient information to the physician and other members of the health care team

Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered

Updates care plan as indicated

Records vital signs and documents care given

Develops and implements a discharge plan for patients

Provides patients and their families with health teaching

Administers medication, including intravenous therapy; reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments

Participates in and supports research programs

Participates in nursing committees

Performs tasks normally delegated to lower ranking nursing department employees, as directed

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and either:

Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or

Eligibility for Limited Permit to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and licensed as Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an approved ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

Notes:

Graduates of Schools of Nursing registered by the New York State Education Department may be employed to practice nursing under supervision of a professional nurse currently registered in this state and with the endorsement of the employing agency for ninety (90) days immediately following graduation from a program in nursing and pending receipt of a limited permit for which an application has been filed. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This listing reflects a portion of the role description and qualifications. Some content from the original posting has been omitted for clarity and formatting.

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