RN 10 West Geriatrics / Acute Care for the Elderly Regular Part Time
Core
Registered Nurse providing acute care and functional mobility support for geriatric patients in a medical-surgical unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Geriatrics/Acute Care)
Builds
Individualized patient care plans and safe medication administration for elderly patients
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, delegation, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, performance improvement, clinical expertise, resource management, problem-solving, staff orientation, practice development
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
EPIC (Electronic Medical Records)
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; complete age-specific admissions and ongoing assessments; collaborate on interdisciplinary care plans; administer treatments and medications; identify and implement patient/family education needs; contribute to performance improvement activities; act as patient advocate; apply growth and development knowledge; plan strategies to reduce length of stay; function as a role model for clinical practice; manage resources and establish priorities; complete manager-predetermined projects; use problem-solving methods for patient and personnel situations; participate in new employee orientation; provide feedback to staff; participate in unit/hospital decision-making activities; assist with unit education activities
Seniority
Individual Contributor