Geriatric Nurse

BURGEONING HOME CARE LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BURGEONING HOME CARE LLC is hiring a Geriatric Nurse to care for aging patients, administer medications, and follow care orders. You will collaborate with doctors and nurses, support aides, and round with physicians as needed. A strong candidate works well independently and in a team, with licensure in the state.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient advocacy, and adherence to care plans, with opportunities for advancement in a supportive home-care environment.

Qualifications

• Active, valid nursing license within the state (Indiana).
• Experience working with aging population is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to check on each patient and note issues as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed.
• Make rounds with physicians and document care notes.
• Support other nurses or aides to maintain shift flow and care quality.
• Provide a positive, supportive presence to aging patients.

Skills

Active nursing license

Experience with aging population

Ability to multitask

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana

Nursing degree

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