Geriatric Nurse

Benefits:

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Geriatric Nurse to join our team! As a Geriatric Nurse, you will spend your time overseeing the care of direct caregivers. Ensuring that care given and performed by the direct caregivers is performed according to the service plan as it relates to caring for our aging patients, administering medication, and following care orders laid out by the team of doctors. You will also work closely with the direct caregivers offering support and guidance, make rounds with doctors as needed, and be a supportive, helpful presence to our patients. The ideal candidate has experience working with an older population, has all the required licensing in the state, and works well independently as well as within a team environment. The candidate must have good assessment skills in geriatric psychology such as Dementia and Chronic medical and psychiatric instabilities. This candidate will work closely with the RN BSN Administrator of the facility and be trained by the administrator.

Responsibilities

Make rounds to check on each patient assigned, assessing current well-being and making notes on issues as needed

Administer prescribed IM medications, Teach/ overseeing direct caregivers related to proper oral medication administration as well as proper medication administration record documentation and overseeing that care notes are documented daily.

Make rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and documenting Nursing care notes

Assisting direct caregivers as needed to keep the shift moving and provide excellent care

Being a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients

Updating/maintaining resident functional assessments/service plan. Good Geriatric assessment skills essential.

Qualifications

Active, valid nursing license within the state

Experience working with an aging population desired

Comfortability working independently and within a team

The ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Presents with a pleasant positive attitude and enjoy working with the older adult.