Registered Nurses (RN) - Night Shift New

A hospital in the Capital Region is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Long Term Care staff as a Floor Nurse.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Shift: Day or Night
• Schedule: 3 days a week (every other weekend rotation)
• Hours: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am

Responsibilities:

The Floor Nurse (RN) will:

• Oversee the coordination and administration of all medications, treatments and tube feeds for residents while providing emotional and physical well-being
• Perform the delivery of IV therapy and associated treatments to residents, possibly throughout the facility
• Transcribe the Physician's orders and/or checks for three shifts and documents such transcription or review
• Review and initial resident monthly orders prior to Physician signing and makes changes, as necessary
• Review and initial monthly medication and treatment administration records prior to the beginning of the month for accuracy
• Properly complete all necessary documentation
• Keep accurate and complete records of all required and pertinent resident data, including care planning and the Minimum Data Set
• Complete resident's admission assessment as assigned
• Maintain a safe, healthful environment for residents, staff, students and visitors
• Follow all Infection Control guidelines for both the daily provision of care and isolation precautions
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in an Outpatient and/or Skilled Nursing role/setting
• 1+ year of NICU, PICU, or Critical Care experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR certification
• Comfortable working with the Adolescent and/or Pediatric populations
• VENT experience
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient-oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized