Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN - Transitional Care of Puget Sound

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.

• 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.

• 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.