Licensed Practical Nurse - Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Setting: Skilled nursing/short-term rehab only Status: Eve shift (full time or part time) Wage: $35 - $48 DOE Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98404 People come to our 5-Star rated, air-conditioned facility for first-class healing amongst beautiful surroundings – both in and outside the building. This 60-bed, all private rooms, skilled nursing community features a gym surrounded by glass for an open feel. Our staff enjoy the small staff:patient ratios, which allows them to focus and provide the upmost compassionate care. Work with seniors in a resort-like setting at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound. Employee Perks Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 401(k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account). Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more. Responsibilities Implement and maintain established nursing practice objectives and standards; provide direct patient care to residents. Complete required recordkeeping while admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan shift services, programs, and activities to ensure the resident’s total regimen of patient care is maintained. Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy. Review patient care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Supervise the day-to-day nursing and caregiving activities performed by CNAs. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care. Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems. Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Must have active CPR/BLS. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English fluently. Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avamere