General Duty Nurse LTC Night Shift

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Typical Work Activities

• 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;
• Participates in and supports research programs;
• Participates in nursing committees;
• Performs tasks normally delegated to lower ranking nursing department employees, as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, and the nursing process; good knowledge of hospital organization, policies, regulations, and procedures; good knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology; skill in using patient care equipment; good knowledge of electronic medical records; good interpersonal skills; sound judgment; understanding; patience; tact; resourcefulness; initiative; dependability; capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and:
• Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, or
• Eligibility for Limited Permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State, with licensure within one year.

Special Requirements: Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an approved ECMCC provider at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Note:

Graduates of Nursing Schools registered by NY State may practice under supervision for 90 days post-graduation, pending licensure.

Verifiable part-time or volunteer experience will be pro-rated towards full-time requirements.

Distinguishing Features: Coordinates nursing care, patient education, and discharge planning. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients from admission through discharge, under the supervision of higher-level nurses. Supervises lower-level nursing staff.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Healthcare