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 nursing care plans and patient transitions to home or skilled-care facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, delegation, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, performance improvement, resource management, clinical expertise, 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; reduce length of stay and improve outcomes; function as a role model; manage resources and priorities; complete manager projects; facilitate resolution of patient/personnel situations; orient new employees; provide feedback and input on unit activities
Seniority
Regular Part Time