Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric jobs in Ames, IA
Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric provides professional nursing care to assigned geriatric patients. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops geriatric care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress and records observations in patient medical records. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing.Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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More than 1 week - Skilled Nursing RN Staff Nurse
- Staff Today Inc.
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Indianola, IA
FULL_TIME
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Job Summary
This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to
location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas. Assures medications and treatments are
administered to assigned residents. Make changes on plan of care as needed. Safeguards residents property. Maintains residents self-esteem,
privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care
plans. Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Assures physicians orders are processed and physicians
notified in a timely manner. Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes
and reports residents conditions to appropriate staff. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident,
family/significant other education. Uses the EMR accurately. Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and
handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department specific safety, fire and disaster
plans.
Basic Responsibilities:
This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her
position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education Experience
Licensure Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN licensure for state of practice is required. BLS
Skills/Abilities: Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities;
knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all
medications administered.
Knowledge:
Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will
frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position.
The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks. Must
be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business
need.
Weight Lifting Requirement: 35 lbs. - 16 Days Ago
Travel OB RN - OB/GYN Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff
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West Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- We currently have a client in West Des Moines, IA looking for a Travel OB RN - OB/GYN Registered Nurse! Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OB/GYN RN to help care for female patients during pregnancy, ...
- 26 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,200 per week
- Focus Staff
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 02/26/...
- 21 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,926 to $1,985 per week in Ottumwa, IA
- Focus Staff
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Ottumwa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Focus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Ottumwa, IA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Da...
- 21 Days Ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist
- Easyhiring for The Staff Pad
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- We are a recruiting company EasyHiring looking for candidates for the position of Registered Nurse (RN) Specialistin DES MOINES IA for our partnersChoose your passion/opportunity to work in these unit...
- 17 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing
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Greenfield, IA
FULL_TIME
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Greenfield, Iowa.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ED - Emergency DepartmentDiscipli...
- 29 Days Ago
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Staff Nurse Float - (PRN)
- Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines, IA
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- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation - $1,564 per week
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.Job D...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,912 per week
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing
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West Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, I...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,658 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.Job Descrip...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,754 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moine...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,754 per week
- PRN Healthcare
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Descr...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation - $1,564 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job ...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,672 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Descri...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Ames, Iowa
Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with leading Agriculture, Design, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine colleges. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus.
In 2017, Ames had a population of 66,498. Iowa State University is home to 36,321 students (Fall 2017), which make up approximately one half of the city's population.
Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal diseas...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Geriatric jobs
$68,283 to $87,114
Ames, Iowa area prices
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