Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Night Nurse to provide high-quality patient care during overnight shifts in a dynamic healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will possess extensive nursing expertise, including experience with critical care, long-term care, and specialized medical procedures. As a Night Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, administering treatments, and supporting the health and well-being of diverse patient populations through comprehensive assessment and attentive care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition throughout the night shift to promptly identify changes requiring intervention.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following prescribed protocols while maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
- Manage complex medical procedures such as wound suturing, catheterization, and ventilator management with precision and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with acute or chronic conditions.
- Document all patient interactions, treatments, and observations accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth.
- Provide specialized care for patients with infectious diseases, memory impairments, or developmental disabilities, ensuring comfort and safety during overnight hours.
- Assist with emergency responses in trauma or Level I trauma center environments, applying advanced skills in airway management and acute pain control.
- Support discharge planning and coordinate post-acute or hospice care needs for patients transitioning from hospital settings or assisted living facilities.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license with current registration; experience in hospital medicine or critical care settings preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex medical conditions such as cardiac catheterization recovery, dialysis, or ICU patient care.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Cerner or Athenahealth; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals with disabilities, or those requiring memory or dementia care.
- Skills in performing sterile procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, and aseptic technique during invasive interventions.
- Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality under HIPAA regulations. Join our team to deliver exceptional overnight nursing care that improves lives through compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication to patient well-being!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: In person
