Registered Nurse

Towne Centre Assisted Living; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Towne Centre Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our care team, delivering comprehensive nursing care to geriatric residents, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, well organized, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting, providing emotional support and collaborating with families and the care team to maintain residents' health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the state.
• No finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and foster good resident-family relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
• Observe and report changes in patient's condition.
• Assist with geriatric care needs.

Skills

RN license

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team and provide quality care to geriatric patients. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced professional who is able to provide comprehensive nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
• Observe and report changes in patient's condition.
• Assist with geriatric care needs.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the state
• Must have no finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
• Skilled at tackling numerous tasks and makes quick decisions.
• Can foster good resident and family relationships.
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
• A passion for working with elderly residents.
• Experience in a long-term or assisted living facility a plus, but not required.