Temporary Day-Shift General Duty Nurse

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC in Buffalo, NY is hiring a General Duty Nurse for a full-time, day-shift temporary position. The role involves coordinating nursing care, patient education and discharge planning, and supporting physicians during exams and treatments.

You will administer medications (including IV therapy), document care, and participate in discharge planning and health teaching for patients and families. A NYS RN license and BLS certification are required, with eligibility for a limited permit if needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Possession of NYS RN license or eligibility for limited permit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical, psychological, and social assessment of patients.
• Develops and updates written nursing care plans.
• Works directly with physicians during exams, diagnostic tests and treatments.
• Administers medications, including intravenous therapy.
• Records vital signs and documents care given.
• Provides health teaching and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

RN licensure in NYS

Job description

ECMC in Buffalo, NY is hiring a General Duty Nurse for a full-time, day-shift temporary position. The role involves coordinating nursing care, patient education and discharge planning, and supporting physicians during exams and treatments.

You will administer medications (including IV therapy), document care, and participate in discharge planning and health teaching for patients and families. A NYS RN license and BLS certification are required, with eligibility for a limited permit if needed.