Registered Nurse RN - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Admissions/Charge Nurse Status: 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm and 6pm–6am) Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge – 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Wage: $50 – $60 DOE Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a 102‑bed skilled nursing community specializing in the care of seniors with dementia, cognitive impairment and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs. Team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to residents. This is reflected in the company’s recognition as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program. Employee Perks Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible. 401(k) Plan: Begins after 90 days of employment, with matching. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks 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 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 Oversee the admissions process for new and readmitted residents and coordinate with each department. Ensure the resident’s room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival. Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident arrival. Serve as the first point of contact for residents’ families, give tours and answer questions. Conduct/coordinate resident assessments upon admission. Initiate resident care planning with nursing and all necessary departments and personnel. Alert department heads of any admissions changes pertinent to their department. Identify and collect necessary information and paperwork to complete admission and documentation. Complete required record‑keeping in regard to your role. Other nursing duties as assigned. Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies. Qualifications Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN license in this state. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining 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 speak, read, and write English fluently. Must have an active CPR/BLS certification. EEO Statement: We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr