Clinical Nurse: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate nursing care from admission through discharge. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients under supervision of higher-level nursing staff.

The role involves collaborating with physicians, administering medications including IV therapy, and leading discharge planning with patient education for families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Possession and maintenance of NYS RN license or eligibility for a limited permit.
• Special requirement: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients physically, psychologically, and socially.
• Develop and update written nursing care plans.
• Assist physicians during exams, tests, and treatments.
• Administer medications, including IV therapy; monitor reactions.
• Document vital signs and care provided; ensure effective discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about health management.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Discharge planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Registered Professional Nurse license in NYS

Eligibility for Limited Permit (NY State)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate nursing care from admission through discharge. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients under supervision of higher-level nursing staff.

The role involves collaborating with physicians, administering medications including IV therapy, and leading discharge planning with patient education for families.