What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN or RN | Be the Reason for Providing the Care Our Residents Need | 7 am - 3 pm [Mon - Fri ] position at Katherine's Place at Wedington?
Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- Rotating Weekends
- 7 am - 3 pm
- $5,000 sign on bonus paid out in 6 months
- $3.00 shift diff. [weekends]
New Grads welcome to apply. We offer a reimbursement program for LPN to RN
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.
- 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
- 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
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $32
