Geriatric Nurse
Rockville, Maryland
RN
Posted Aug 24
- Unit
- Geriatric
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
We are seeking a Geriatric Nurse to join our team! As a Geriatric Nurse, you will spend your time caring for our aging patients, administering medication, and following care orders laid out by the team of doctors. You will also work closely with other nurses and nurses aids offering support and guidance, make rounds with doctors as needed, and be a supportive, helpful presence to our patients. The ideal candidate has experience working with an older population, has all the required licensing in the state, and works well independently as well as within a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Make rounds to check on each patient assigned, assessing current well-being and making notes on issues as needed
- Administer prescribed medications as directed
- Make rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and taking care notes
- Assisting other nurses or nurses aids as needed to keep the shift moving and provide excellent care
- Being a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients
Qualifications
- Active, valid nursing license within the state
- Experience working with an aging population desired
- Comfortability working independently and within a team
- The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
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“Experience working with an aging population desired” · from this posting
Requirements
- Active, valid nursing license within the state
- Experience working with an aging population desired
- Comfortability working independently and within a team
- The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Place
- City
- Rockville, Maryland
- Median rent
- $2,274/mo
- Local household income
- $128,649/yr
- State price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maryland index 105.0, where 100 is the national average.
Rockville, the county seat of Montgomery County, sits northwest of Washington, D.C. along the I-270 corridor. The city blends suburban comfort with urban convenience at Rockville Town Square, where shops, dining, and seasonal events create a community hub. A diverse population and easy Metro access to the capital make it attractive for healthcare professionals seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You show up at a residence, not a hospital lobby. Ellis House LLC is a home care employer in Rockville, Maryland; the CNA work is in assisted living and independent living homes. You help residents with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, meal…
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