Avamere
Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN - Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Avamere, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN - Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound, 630 S Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98404. The facility is a 60‑bed, all private rooms skilled nursing community with a resort‑like setting. Work in a small staff‑to‑patient ratio with round‑the‑clock care. Pay ranges from $35 to $48 DOE, PRN day or evening shifts.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain established nursing practice objectives and standards; provide direct patient care to residents.
Complete required record‑keeping 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 care regimen 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 day‑to‑day nursing and caregiving activities performed by CNAs.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and resident 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 an LPN in Washington 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.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain established nursing practice objectives and standards; provide direct patient care to residents.
Complete required record‑keeping 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 care regimen 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 day‑to‑day nursing and caregiving activities performed by CNAs.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and resident 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 an LPN in Washington 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.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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