What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric RN Needed in Garden Grove! position at HealthCare Talent?
Company Description
Healthcare Talent is assisting our client in their search for an RN for their beautiful Garden Grove facility. This is a strictly temporary position but new graduates are welcome to apply if they have had exposure to geriatrics in the past.
Our client has a unique business philosophy; their goal is to provide employees with a place to excel while creating something truly meaningful in their work. This philosophy has helped them grow into an award-winning company.
Job Description
Under general supervision, the nurse in this position will deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established protocols.
Duties:
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Assesses the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks
• Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem
• Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Facilitates older adults’ active participation in all aspects of their own health care
• Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults
• Promotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file
Additional Information
If you feel that you have the skills we require, please respond to this posting with your contact information and your resume in a Word document. We look forward to hearing from you today!
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