Registered Nurse - Geriatrics

Details

Client Name: New Orleans VAMC (NOLA)

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency Normal

Offering Nursing

Profession RN

Specialty Geriatrics / Extended Care

Job

Job Title Registered Nurse - Geriatrics

Shift Details

Shifts Per Week 3

scheduledHrs_1 36.0

Job Order Details

Start Date

End Date

Duration 261 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Departments: Geriatrics & Extended Care (CLC)

• Current and valid RN license in any state.

• 18 months experience in specialty care area (within the past 5 years)

• Demonstrated clinical competency in acute and long-term care settings.

• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

• (Trainings on VA systems will be provided during 2-day orientation prior to official start.)

• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient/resident information.

• Ensure a safe care environment in compliance with The Joint Commission, VA regulations, and other oversight bodies.

• Adhere to protocols for medication administration, discharge processes, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, and patient/family education.

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans.

• Monitor and respond to changes in patient/resident conditions.

• Document all relevant data in the electronic medical record.

• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames.

• Address emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and families.

• Update care plans and communicate changes to the assigned physician.

• Report any incidents of abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated leadership.

• Perform head-to-toe assessments.

• Insert and manage IV lines, including peripheral, central, and PICC lines.

• Administer medications, including IV therapies.

• Coordinate admissions and discharges.

• Measure and monitor vital signs, including pain and pulse oximetry.

• Conduct wound care and dressing changes; obtain wound cultures.

• Collect and deliver lab specimens.

• Provide tracheostomy and non-acute ventilator care.

• Perform oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy suctioning, including deep suctioning.

• Administer tube feedings and manage urinary/bowel elimination needs.

• Educate patients/residents and families on diagnoses and medications.

• Respond to emergency situations.

• Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians.

• Conduct one-to-one and virtual patient observation.

• Perform capillary blood glucose testing and monitoring.

The Geriatrics and Extended Care RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for elderly and long-term care residents, focusing on maintaining dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Chronic Disease Management

• Monitor and manage patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and dementia.

• Implement individualized care plans to optimize functional status and prevent complications.

• Rehabilitation and Functional Support

• Assist patients in achieving optimal levels of independence through mobility support and rehabilitation activities.

• Collaborate with physical and occupational therapy teams to promote safe ambulation and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) performance.

• End-of-Life and Palliative Care

• Provide compassionate care for patients nearing end-of-life, including pain and symptom management.

• Support families through education and emotional support during palliative and hospice care processes.

• Behavioral and Cognitive Support

• Assess and manage behavioral symptoms associated with dementia and other cognitive disorders.

• Implement non-pharmacological interventions to promote comfort and reduce agitation.

• Medication and Treatment Oversight

• Administer medications accurately, including psychotropic and pain management regimens.

• Monitor for adverse effects and communicate changes promptly to the care team.

• Patient and Family Education

• Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, medication…