ADON/LPN Assistant Director of Nursing

Providence Home By Fir; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Providence Home By Fir is seeking a Geriatric Nurse in Mishawaka, Indiana, to care for aging patients and administer medications as prescribed. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team and entails making rounds, assessing patient well-being, and offering support to nursing staff. Ideal candidates should hold the necessary nursing licensure in Indiana and have experience with elderly care. The position presents opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a nurse with geriatric patients is preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice as a nurse in Indiana.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to check on each patient assigned, assessing well-being.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed.
• Participate in rounds with physicians as needed.
• Assist other nurses or nurse aids to provide excellent care.

Skills

Experience working with an older population

Ability to administer medications

Strong communication skills

Education

Required nursing license in Indiana

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 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 other nurses and nurses aids 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 medications as directed
• Make rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and taking care notes
• Assisting other nurses or nurses aids as needed to keep the shift moving and provide excellent care