Not exact matches
Geriatric Nurse • Assess elderly patients to determine need for
medical services • Assist patients and families in determining goals
of care in accordance to patient care plans • Provide patients and families with initial information on diagnosis and initial care • Create and implement core nursing care plans to meet the needs
of individual geriatric patients • Observe patients to assess level
of efficacy
of implemented plan • Communicate observations to primary care physicians and
case managers • Administer medication and
IVs and provide
emergency services • Provide elderly patients with counseling and encouragement
Graduate Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Accumulate 678 clinical hours in
medical / surgical, cardio vascular, neurology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and outpatient care at the Veteran's Administration Obtain and maintain federal clearance to work with VA staff and patients Assist more than 200 RN's, Charge RN's, CNA's, and physicians Perform intake, preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for
IV line insertion, blood product administration, and medication Determine severity
of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and pediatric populations Facilitate
case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge
of current
medical technology, procedures, and standards
of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure,
emergency care situations Perform administrative functions including phones, data entry, and other tasks as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner
Licensed Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and
medical team support across multiple
medical specialties Experienced in orthopedics, rehabilitation, transitional care, cardiology, med surgical, oncology, pediatrics, urology, pulmonary, geriatrics, and neurology Perform preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for
IV line insertion, blood product administration, medication, feeding tubes, and PICC line draws Determine severity
of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and geriatric populations with complex
medical conditions Facilitate
case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge
of current
medical technology, procedures, and standards
of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure,
emergency care situations Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner