Geriatric Nurse

Ellis House LLC (Home Care); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Ellis House LLC (Home Care) is seeking a Geriatric Nurse to care for aging patients, administer medications, and follow care orders set by the team of doctors. You will work closely with other nurses and aides, make rounds with doctors as needed, and provide support to patients and their families.

The ideal candidate has experience with older adults, holds a current state nursing license, and can work well both independently and within a team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to check on each patient, assess well-being, and note issues.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed.
• Make rounds with physicians, sharing insights and taking notes.
• Assist other nurses or aides to keep shifts moving and ensure high-quality care.
• Provide a positive, supportive presence to aging patients.

Skills

Aging population experience

Independent and team worker

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Active nursing license (state)

Job description

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