RN / Registered Nurse / California / Assignment / Registered Nurse Job
Company: HealthCare Talent
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Geriatric Registered Nurses (RN) provide direct and
individualized nursing care to older patients based on the
application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities
include (but are not limited to):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.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in
accordance with the policy regarding the administration of
medications by a licensed registered nurse 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-esteemRecognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to
older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory,
gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal,
endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary,
sensory and pain problemsPrepares 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
Keywords: HealthCare Talent, Los Angeles , RN / Registered Nurse / California / Assignment / Registered Nurse Job, Healthcare , Woodland Hills, California
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