Licensed Practical Nurse OR RN

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation)•Seattle, WA

12h•$30 - $30

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Park Place Assisted Living Community, located in Seattle, Washington, plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional customer service to residents. As a key member of the care team, the LPN is responsible for overseeing care services within a designated area of the community and supporting the health, safety, and well-being of residents. This position is essential to the success of the care department, providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to caregiving staff to ensure an efficient, compassionate, and resident-centered environment. The LPN works closely with interdisciplinary team members to maintain compliance with care standards, respond to resident needs, and promote a supportive and engaging community for all residents.

Requirements

Current, in-good-standing LPN license with the State of Washington.
At least one year of supervisory experience in long-term care, with demonstrated leadership skills.
Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, lead, and control the actions of care and housekeeping staff assigned to the floor or department.
Ensure adequate staffing levels and assign tasks to ensure effective resident care.
Provide ongoing leadership to ensure team cooperation, efficient operations, and quality care.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, supervisors, and external contacts.
Maintain high-quality communication and rapport with the RHF Quality Assurance Nurse (QAN) and other team members.
Ensure compliance with Park Place and RHF policies and procedures.
Adhere to and promote state and federal regulations, ensuring staff awareness of relevant protocols.
Oversee and ensure the implementation of individualized service plans that meet the specific needs of each resident.
Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by physicians and in line with professional nursing standards and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure that care department documentation is accurate and reflects the actual care provided to residents.
Maintain and review incident reports, ensuring trends or patterns are addressed promptly.
Develop and update care department schedules and procedures as necessary.
Provide in-service training sessions to staff under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Conduct interviews, screening, hiring, and recommend termination of staff when necessary, following RHF disciplinary procedures.
Oversee the pharmacy program, including management of drug control books and adherence to state drug disposition procedures.
Assist the Director of Nursing in tracking facility infections to ensure appropriate treatment and participate in monthly infection control Quality Assurance (QA) meetings.
Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and external care providers, ensuring families are informed of significant changes in the resident’s condition and coordinating transitions to higher levels of care when necessary.
Coordinate with assigned DSHS caseworkers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Order necessary supplies to maintain department operations efficiently.
Ensure timely submission of reports required by RHF and regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the overall care environment.