Registered Nurse (RN) - Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) - South

Registered Nurse (RN) - Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) - South

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered and we couldn't do it without you.

The Registered Nurse augments staff knowledge and attitudes as they relate to geriatric care. Conducts informal monitoring of patients > 65 years of age. Assists staff in accessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating geriatric care according to NICHE protocols. Evaluates and provides feedback to staff regarding NICHE Protocols. Communicates geriatric issues in report and rounds. Consults with GEM Team & other staff regarding geriatric care issues. Promotes collaboration with interdisciplinary staff in planning and promoting alternative practices in geriatric care management. Collaborates with the GEM Team, Nurse Manager/Director, NICHE. Facilitates communication between care providers and NICHE committee members. Teaches patients and families about geriatric care issues. Disseminates information about geriatric care management through a variety of ways including coordination of unit in-services, journal article reviews, and dissemination of NICHE protocols. Identifies the need for and assists in the development of geriatric patient education materials. Educates nurses and interdisciplinary staff about geriatric issues through in- service presentations and direct consultation/support at the bedside. Attends NICHE meetings, Geriatric/NICHE in services, and geriatric continuing education programs. Promotes awareness of hospital and community resources for the geriatric patient; GEM Team (e.g., SPICES Tool, Mini Mental State Exam, Geriatric Depression Scale). Assists in updating geriatric related policies and procedures, conducts assessment utilizing best practice geriatric assessment tools, and other related tasks as needed. The nurse will be part of the South GEM team, and the position is located on the south side in Indianapolis, Indiana.

-Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.

-Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

-One year or more of nursing experience required.

-Experience in long-term care or other geriatric programs highly preferred.

-Completion of the hospital-based NICHE Geriatric Resource Nurse program during orientation.

-Excellent communication skills.

-Excellent team skills.

-Compassionate and caring.

-Accountable and self-directed.

-EPIC experience a plus.

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