Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

$37 - $42/Yr

Avalon Health Care Group - 208 - Avalon Healthcare -Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

208 - Avalon Healthcare -Tacoma, WA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Avalon Healthcare Tacoma is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outstanding team! We are looking for individuals who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day! Avalon offers competitive pay with career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and career advancement courses. Some of our Nurse Managers started off as CNAs, then became LPNs, RNs, and even Directors!

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation and modification of the comprehensive plan of care for facility residents.
• Practice within the legal boundaries for practical nursing authorized by the state for the delivery of patient care and related services.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in practicing state.
• Demonstrates understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must have ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.