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

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares 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 nurse
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Assesses the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks
Assists 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-esteem
Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems

Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Facilitates older adults’ active participation in all aspects of their own health care
Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults
Promotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting