Geriatric Care RN - Compassionate Patient Support & Vitals

Towne Centre Assisted Living; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Towne Centre Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our care team, delivering comprehensive nursing care to geriatric residents, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, well organized, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting, providing emotional support and collaborating with families and the care team to maintain residents' health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the state.
• No finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and foster good resident-family relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
• Observe and report changes in patient's condition.
• Assist with geriatric care needs.

Skills

RN license

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Towne Centre Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our care team, delivering comprehensive nursing care to geriatric residents, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, well organized, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting, providing emotional support and collaborating with families and the care team to maintain residents' health and safety.