Graduate Nurse (GN)
- Cheektowaga, NY
- $23.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Weekly Paychecks
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Schedules
- Responsible for the care and safety of all patients/residents on the nursing unit, ensuring that individual care plans are current, implemented and revised as necessary.
- Administers and documents medications, treatments and other nursing services to ensure that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the patient/resident.
- Ensures that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the resident at all times.
- Receives report from the off going team leader/nursing supervisor, makes rounds to verify the needs of the residents.
- Ensures that the designated representative is notified of any change in the patient/residents condition or plan of care.
- Ensures that the physician is informed on any change in the patient/residents condition, abnormal lab results, diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.
- Reports pertinent information regarding patients/residents to the oncoming team leader/nursing supervisor.
- Possesses knowledge of the facility’s policies and procedures, abides by these policies, ensures that the staff is informed of and correctly carries out these policies. include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.
- Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques.
- Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- A graduate nurse currently eligible for licensing in the State of New York, who possesses an appropriate level of education, training, and experience to fulfill all requirements/duties of the position
- No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work well with and show respect towards fellow staff members, physicians, residents, and family members
- Caring and compassionate bedside manner
- Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
- $23.50
- Work in a facility that’s staffed above state and national averages
- Be making a difference in someone’s life every day
- Learn from and work with professionals who are trend-setters in the industry
- Have access to advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, challenging and rewarding careers, and valuable benefits
- Contribute to our elite ranking as a top tier facility in the state for quality measures
- Enjoy recognition and rewards for your contributions to our team