About this opportunity
PASSION AND CARING HOME FOR THE ELD lists this Geriatric Nurse opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
nCompany parties
nFlexible schedule
nOpportunity for advancement
nTraining & development
nBonus based on performance
nBenefits/Perks
nCompetitive Compensation
nGreat Work Environment
nCareer Advancement Opportunities
nJob Summary
nWe 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.
nResponsibilities
nMake rounds to check on each patient assigned, assessing current well-being and making notes on issues as needed
nAdminister 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.
nMake rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and documenting Nursing care notes
nAssisting direct caregivers as needed to keep the shift moving and provide excellent care
nBeing a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients
nUpdating/maintaining resident functional assessments/service plan. Good Geriatric assessment skills essential.
nQualifications
nActive, valid nursing license within the state
nExperience working with an aging population desired
nComfortability working independently and within a team
nThe ability to multitask and work well under pressure
nPresents with a pleasant positive attitude and enjoy working with the older adult.
Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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