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 their shift. Receives report from the previous shift, making sure that they have received all pertinent information on each resident.
Continuously evaluates the behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress of residents and discusses findings with the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse.
Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physicians orders, and Department of Health regulations.
Performs all treatments according to physicians specific orders and established policies and procedures.
Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication or treatment with the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse.
Orders prescribed medications, notifies the pharmacy of discontinued medications, and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from the pharmacy.
Qualifications Current NY State Registered Nurse License
Education Associate Degree - BSN (Preferred)