Registered Nurse RN - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Registered Nurse RN - Avamere Pacific Ridge Job Category : Nursing Requisition Number : REGIS030010 Posted: May 18, 2026 Full-Time Location Tacoma, WA 98404, USA 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 Here you will find Avamere at Pacific Ridge, a 102‑bed skilled nursing community which specializes in serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs. Avamere at Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents. This is evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program. At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 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. 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: The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the admissions process for new and readmitted residents, and coordinate with each department their responsibilities in the process. Ensure the resident’s room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival. Ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident’s arrival. Be the first point of contact for resident’s family, give facility 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 resident admission and documentation. Complete required recordkeeping 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 license to practice as a RN 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 speak, read, and write English fluently. Must have an active CPR/BLS certification. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC