General Duty Nurse LTC - RPT - Night Shift

Job description

HOURLY RANGE: $40.72 - $54.99: TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 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. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, and the nursing process; good k...