Licensed Practical Nurse - Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

Avamere • Tacoma, WA

10h • $35 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound, a 5-Star rated, air-conditioned facility specializing in skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. This 60-bed community features all private rooms and a gym surrounded by glass, offering a resort-like setting for seniors. The facility prides itself on small staff:patient ratios, allowing for focused and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencunmbered, active license to practice as a LPN 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.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must have active CPR/BLS
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English fluently

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree