Night Shift General Duty Nurse - Full-Time, On-Site

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC in Buffalo seeks a General Duty Nurse for full-time night shift in the Long-Term Care unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, perform assessments, implement orders, and collaborate with physicians and the care team on patient planning and discharge needs.

The role requires NYS RN licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to work independently while adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• License and current registration to practice as an RN in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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;

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

BLS certification

Education

RN license NY State

Tools

EMR system

Job description

ECMC in Buffalo seeks a General Duty Nurse for full-time night shift in the Long-Term Care unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, perform assessments, implement orders, and collaborate with physicians and the care team on patient planning and discharge needs.

The role requires NYS RN licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to work independently while adhering to hospital policies.