Geriatric Charge Nurse — Long-Term Care

Caring Professionals; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Professionals is seeking a compassionate nurse to care for geriatric patients in a long-term care setting. The role requires delivering individualized care plans, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patient well-being.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience with the elderly, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for geriatric patients in a long-term care setting.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and families.
• Ability to develop individualized care plans and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to geriatric patients in a long-term care setting.
• Perform nursing assessments, develop and implement patient care plans, and evaluate patient progress.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Provide education to patients and their families about health promotion and disease prevention.
• Monitor vital signs, assess for changes in condition, and document findings in the patient’s medical record.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN or LPN (registered/licensed)

Job description

Caring Professionals is seeking a compassionate nurse to care for geriatric patients in a long-term care setting. The role requires delivering individualized care plans, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patient well-being.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience with the elderly, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care for residents.