RN Admissions/Charge Nurse - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Avamere • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a 102-bed skilled nursing community specializing in serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs. Avamere at Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents, as evidenced by their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program.

Requirements

• Possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN 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.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Have an active CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admissions process for new and readmitted residents, and coordinate with each department their responsibilities in the process.
• Ensure the resident's room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival.
• Ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident's arrival.
• Be the first point of contact for resident's family, give facility tours and answer questions.
• Conduct/coordinate resident assessments upon admission.
• Initiate resident care planning with nursing and all necessary departments and personnel.
• Alert department heads of any admissions changes pertinent to their department.
• Identify and collect necessary information and paperwork to complete resident admission and documentation.
• Complete required recordkeeping in regard to your role.
• Other nursing duties as assigned.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) Plan after 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• 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.
• Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree