ADONLPN Assistant Director of Nursing

Providence Home By Fir; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A caring healthcare facility in Mishawaka, Indiana is seeking a Geriatric Nurse to provide dedicated care to aging patients. Your role includes administering medications, assessing patient well-being, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a valid nursing license and experience with older populations. This position offers a positive work environment with ample support for staff.

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 assigned, assessing well-being.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed.
• Make rounds with physicians, offering personal experience with patients.
• Assist other nurses or nurses aids as needed.
• Be a positive, supportive presence to aging patients.

Skills

Experience working with an aging population

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Active, valid nursing license

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Overview

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