Receive report from previous shift to ensure all pertinent information is gathered.
Continuously evaluate residents' behavior, symptoms, and progress, discussing findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
Administer and document medications per established policies and physician's orders.
Perform treatments according to physician's specific orders and established protocols.
Discuss medication changes or discontinuations with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
Order prescribed medications and ensure accuracy upon receipt from pharmacy.
Benefits
Supportive nursing leadership
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative team environment
Focus on patient-centered care
Access to continuing education resources
Full Job Description
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 her/his shift.
Receives report from previous shift, making sure that he/she has received all pertinent information on each resident.
Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders and Department of Health regulations.
Performs all treatments according to physician's specific order and established policies and procedures.
Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.
Qualifications:
Current NY State Registered Nurse License
Education:
Associate Degree
BSN Preferred
About Archcare
ArchCare is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a wide range of services to seniors and people with disabilities in the New York City area. The organization operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care programs, as well as offering rehabilitation and hospice services. ArchCare is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has received numerous awards for its work. The organization is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is guided by the principles of the Gospel.
