Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Overview

$7,500 Sign on Bonus!!

(full-time only)

HEROES WORK HERE:

We are seeking Healthcare Heroes to work in our dedicated COVID-19 Recovery Unit

In addition to base pay, we are offering HERO PAY ($40/shift) to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Healthcare team!

WE OFFER:

Competitive Wages

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Referral Bonuses

Annual Wage Increases

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Full-time Day, Evening & Night Shifts Available

Option of 8 or 12-hour shifts

PRN Opportunities Available

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

630 S Pearl Street

Tacoma, WA 98465

(253)-671-7300

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset

Responsibilities

• Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts’ services, programs and activities to ensure the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident’s care plan and wishes.
• Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident’s care.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an 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.
• Must chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Perks

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring discounts on gym memberships, financial coaching, counseling services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Facility Information

People come to Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound for first-class healing amongst beautiful surroundings – both in and outside the building. Their services include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.

This 60-bed skilled nursing community features a gym surrounded by glass for an open feel and a 24-hour bistro open to employees. Work with seniors in a resort-like setting at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound.

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