General Duty Nurse - FT - Night Shift - Erie County Medical Center : Job Details

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....Night Shift, Nurse, Night, Retail, Healthcare, Patient