Registered Nurse – New Healthcare Professionals – Madison, WI

Long Term Care Nurse – Register Nurse Job Description

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at-will.

Position Summary

Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Geriatric Nurses care for the physical and psychosocial needs of older adults. They focus on maximizing patients’ functional abilities, as well as promoting, maintaining and restoring their physical and mental health.

Position Responsibilities

Geriatric Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to older patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities of Geriatric Nurses include (but are not limited to):

· 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. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.

· 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

Salary offered for RN positions: $33 – $36 hourly

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Referral program

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Schedule:

12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

Experience:

nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

BLS, ACLS (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)

Contract Length:

Full Time Opportunity:

Employer type:

Nursing home

Qualifications:

RN
BLS
Current State Nursing License
BSN

Completed license needed:

Upon starting work

Nurse Patient Ratio:

Typical start time:

Typical end time:

Relocation Assistance Provided:

This Job Is:

A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

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