Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for coordinating individual patient care and for performing nursing services requiring substantial specialized judgment and skills. Work is performed under the general direction of a supervisory level nursing position and in accordance with a prescribed nursing care plan. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Licensed Practical Nurses and related auxiliary nursing personnel does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assesses patient nursing care needs and prepares and carries out a nursing care plan.

• Supervises sub-professional nursing personnel.

• Is responsible for the care of patients and their quarters, including making beds, changing linen, keeping order, lifting and moving patients, giving baths and rubs, and caring for personal effects.

• Is responsible for observing symptoms and carrying out diagnostic procedures ordered by the physician.

• Prepares and applies dressings, gives medication and nursing and therapeutic treatment as prescribed by physicians.

• Instructs patient or members of patients family in regard to patient’s diet, health habits, the carrying out of treatments at home and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the physician.

• Performs related services for patients in the prevention of illness and the attainment of maximum health.

• Makes contact with appropriate social services or health agencies as necessary to assure patient needed services or follow-up care.

• Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports.

• PointClickCare EMR used at the facility.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of material medical, hospital dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with patients; physicians and others; ability to plan and supervise the work of subprofessional and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness, firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lyons, NY 14489: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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