Night Shift General Nurse (Temporary, FT)

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a General Duty Nurse for a full-time night shift in Buffalo, NY. This temporary position is on-site at the hospital and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians. Requires NYS RN license or eligibility for permit and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BLS certification from ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintained throughout duration.

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 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 families with health teaching.
• Administers medication, including intravenous therapy.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Participates in nursing committees.
• Performs tasks normally delegated to lower ranking nursing department employees, as directed.

Education

Registered Professional Nurse license (New York)

Eligibility for Limited Permit to practice as RN in New York State

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a General Duty Nurse for a full-time night shift in Buffalo, NY. This temporary position is on-site at the hospital and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians. Requires NYS RN license or eligibility for permit and BLS certification.