What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Avamere Transistional Care of Puget Sound position at Avamere Health Services?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Setting : Skilled nursing / short-term rehab only
Status : Full-Time Eve 8 hours or Eve / Noc 12 hours
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 Benefits :
Tuition assistance
Mentorship opportunities & Career development
Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
Generous employee referral program
Paid time off / sick leave (rolls over annually)
401K retirement plan with employer match
Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
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 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.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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