Geriatric Primary Care Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Clinical Care Nurse to provide compassionate, coordinated primary care for adults aged 65 and older. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, support chronic disease management, and educate patients and families within an interdisciplinary team.

Documentation in electronic health records and participation in quality improvement initiatives are key aspects of the role, with a focus on safety, prevention, and wellness for an aging

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills and accurate medication administration.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care with comprehensive assessments.
• Administer medications and support safe medication management.
• Assist with chronic disease management using evidence-based protocols.
• Educate patients and families on prevention, wellness and safety.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team for continuity.
• Document care in electronic health records to support decisions.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Electronic health records

Quality-focused care

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Clinical Care Nurse (Adults 65+)

provide compassionate, coordinated primary care for older adults.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Deliver direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments.
• Administer medications and support safe medication management.
• Assist with chronic disease management using evidence-based protocols.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding, prevention, wellness, and safety.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and patient-first outcomes.
• Use electronic health records to document care and support clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications & skills

include strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills, effective patient/family education, teamwork with interdisciplinary providers, proficiency with electronic health records, and a commitment to evidence-based, quality-focused care.