General Duty Nurse - FT - Day 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....Nurse, Healthcare, Shift, Patient, Nursing