Registered Nurse - Patient Care & Discharge Planning

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

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients from admission through discharge.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications (including IV therapy), and educate patients and families to promote recovery and safe self-care.

The role requires NYS RN licensure and BLS certification; you will work under physicians and supervise junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BLS certification required at time of appointment and maintained.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical, psychological, and social patient assessments.
• Develops and implements written nursing care plans.
• Assists physicians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Administers medications, including IV therapy, with adverse reaction reporting.
• Takes part in discharge planning and patient/family health teaching.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Electronic medical records

Education

New York State RN license / Eligibility

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients from admission through discharge.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications (including IV therapy), and educate patients and families to promote recovery and safe self-care.

The role requires NYS RN licensure and BLS certification; you will work under physicians and supervise junior staff as needed.