Geriatric Nurse

Burgeoning Home Care; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Burgeoning Home Care is seeking a dedicated Geriatric Nurse to support aging patients with compassionate care, medication administration, and adherence to care orders. You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and aides to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered service.

The ideal candidate holds an active state nursing license and has experience with older adults, thriving both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active, valid nursing license within the state.
• Experience working with an aging population desired.
• Comfortability working independently and within a team.
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

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
• Being a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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
• Being a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients

Qualifications

• Active, valid nursing license within the state
• Experience working with an aging population desired
• Comfortability working independently and within a team
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure