RN / Registered Nurse / California / Assignment / Registered Nurse Job

The 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 plansPrepares 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 nurseRecords patients medical information and vital signsAssesses the patients ability to do routine daily tasksAssists 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, musculature, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problemsPrepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patientFacilitates older adults active participation in all aspects of their own health careInvolves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adultsPromotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adultsRecords all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsPerforms other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

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