Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
About The Position
Life Care Center of Puyallup is a consistently 5-Star quality-rated facility specializing in rehabilitation and long-term care. Come in and see for yourself what makes us such a great place for both our staff and residents! FT Day shift- may need to work the unit floor cart when staff is short $4,000 hiring sign-on bonus for full-time. The sign on bonus will be paid monthly up to 12 months. Position Summary The LPN Admissions Nurse delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
- Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician
- Knowledgeable and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
- Evaluate patients' needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
- Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
- Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
