Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN - Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound at Avamere

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

48.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Direct Patient Care, Recordkeeping, Medication Administration, Patient Care Plans, CNA Supervision, Charting, HIPAA Compliance, CPR/BLS, Electronic Medical Records

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Setting: Skilled nursing/short-term rehab only Status: PRN - All shifts Wage: $35 -$48 DOE Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Apply now at TeamAvamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/] People come to our 5-Star rated, air-conditioned facility for first-class healing amongst beautiful surroundings – both in and outside the building. This 60-bed, all private rooms, skilled nursing community features a gym surrounded by glass for an open feel. Our staff enjoy the small staff:patient ratios, which allows them to focus and provide the upmost compassionate care. Work with seniors in a resort-like setting at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound. 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. Qualifications: * Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. * Must possess a current, unencumbered, 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. * Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred. * 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 Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining established nursing practice objectives, providing direct patient care, completing required recordkeeping for resident movements, and preparing/administering medications accurately. The role also involves reviewing care plans, supervising CNAs, and charting care provided and resident responses.