Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
7:00am-3:00pm
Summary:
The Graduate Nurse under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse coordinates total patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching and supports the activities of the clinical personnel on the Sub-Acute or Skilled Nursing Unit. Actively participates in the direct care of the patient, utilizing the Nursing Process to treat patients with a variety of medical and surgical health problems. Collaborates with other health professionals in coordinating patient care and provides direction to other non-licensed personnel within the department.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
* Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing
* Successful passing of the NYS license boards within four months from hire date
* Required to obtain BLS within four months from hire date
EXPERIENCE
* On the job training provided or nurse internship
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
* Strong verbal and written communication skills;
* Ability to perform technical aspects of job with unit-based equipment;
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Role includes a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, and injuries from patients or equipment.