Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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 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 nurse Administrator and 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.
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
- Make rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and taking 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 assessesments/service plan. Good 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