Registered Nurse (PT nights)

archcarecareers; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

archcarecareers is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, direct, implement and evaluate nursing care for a unit during the shift under nursing leadership. You will receive reports from the previous shift, continuously evaluate residents' behavior, symptoms and progress, administer and document medications per orders, perform treatments, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager to adjust care plans as needed.

This role requires adherence to policies, DOH regulations, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Current NY State Registered Nurse License.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives report from previous shift and ensures all pertinent information is passed on.
• Continuously evaluates residents' behavior, symptoms, and progress and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents medications according to policies, physician orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs treatments according to physician orders and established procedures.
• Discusses medication changes with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications and notifies pharmacy of changes; ensures accuracy of medications and dosages.

Education

NY State RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities: A Registered Nurse who, under the direction of the nursing leadership, is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care for a specific unit during her/his shift.

• Receives report from previous shift, making sure that he/she has received all pertinent information on each resident.
• Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

Qualifications/Education:

• Current NY State Registered Nurse License, BSN Preferred