Geriatric Resource Nurse- Acute Care
About The Position
Overview Essential Functions: Serves as a clinical expert in geriatric care by providing education, consultation, and mentorship to healthcare professionals, patients, and family members. Functions as a clinical expert in the delivery and evaluation of geriatric nursing care. Serves as an advocate for improving geriatric care practices by promoting evidence-based initiatives across the care spectrum. Empower others to become leaders in geriatric care, using various strategies to increase geriatric knowledge and improve coordination of care. Qualifications: The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position: • Current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact. • Specialty certification in geriatrics obtained within 1 year of eligibility. Education: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience: • 3 - 5 years of experience in clinical nursing including experience in providing care for geriatric patients preferred. Additional Requirements: • BCLS
Requirements
- Current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Specialty certification in geriatrics obtained within 1 year of eligibility.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in clinical nursing including experience in providing care for geriatric patients preferred.
- BCLS
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with older adult patients/families.
- Presents self as a dignified professional with respect for older adult patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs specifically related to the area in which care will be performed.
- Maintains clinical expertise to effectively manage physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients throughout the care continuum.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work independently and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.
- Must be able to initiate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks with exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate computer skills including experience in using electronic medical record, healthcare applications or similar products.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in clinical nursing including experience in providing care for geriatric patients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a clinical expert in geriatric care by providing education, consultation, and mentorship to healthcare professionals, patients, and family members.
- Functions as a clinical expert in the delivery and evaluation of geriatric nursing care.
- Serves as an advocate for improving geriatric care practices by promoting evidence-based initiatives across the care spectrum.
- Empower others to become leaders in geriatric care, using various strategies to increase geriatric knowledge and improve coordination of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
