Benefits:

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