Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of South Hill•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

The LPN Admissions Nurse provides quality care during resident admissions and readmissions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role performs hands-on assessments, evaluates patient needs, initiates care plans, communicates findings and orders, and supports medication and order implementation. The nurse may handle up to four admissions per shift, help on the floor as needed, and assist with medication passes. This position is at Life Care Center of South Hill, a short-term skilled care facility.

Requirements

Attend an accredited LPN program.
Hold a current LPN/LVN license or registration in the applicable state and maintain it in good standing throughout employment.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Have expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Know practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete required compliance training.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assessment and care to patients during admissions.
Communicate assessment findings effectively to physicians.
Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
Evaluate patients’ needs and initiate care plans upon admission and readmission.
Receive, document, and transcribe physician orders accurately.
Communicate orders promptly to support timely medication receipt and implementation.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Help on the floor as needed and assist with medication passes.