Geriatric RN Needed in Garden Grove!

Under general supervision, the nurse in this position will deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established protocols.

Duties:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.

• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs

• Assesses the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks

• Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem

• Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems

• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient

• Facilitates older adults’ active participation in all aspects of their own health care

• Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults

• Promotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults

• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting