We are directly hiring Geriatric nurses to work in long-term care facilities in the states of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
We Offer:
*$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
- 401(k)
- Visa Support: 2 Year TN Visa with the option to transition to an EB-3 Green Card
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
In this role, you will provide compassionate care to residents with chronic conditions, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and managing treatment plans.
- Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out the duties of this job.
- Receive reports at the beginning of each shift. Assess the physical and emotional status of each resident and evaluate their need for continued or immediate care.
- Delegate responsibility for the direct care of each resident to appropriate nursing personnel according to needs, physical layout of care areas and staff ability.
- Be responsible for all phases of direct resident care, within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Ensure that nursing staff perform all restorative measures recommended in the plan of care and required by each resident’s condition. Report all incidents of change in resident’s condition to the Director of Nursing.
- Assist physicians on rounds and keep them informed of the status of each resident, changes in condition and medical emergencies.
- Plan working schedule to allow for education, supervision, and evaluations of performance for all nursing personnel during the shift.
- Maintain completeness of resident charts and individual care plans, making sure entries are timely, informative, and descriptive of resident’s condition.
- Write daily nursing notes on all skilled residents, and monthly summary notes on each resident according to posted schedule.
- Be responsible for timely execution of all physician orders, including laboratory testing, specialized therapy orders, and preparation and administration of all medications as indicated.
