Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
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Job Description
Life Care Center of Puyallup is located in a city known forits agricultural roots and community spirit. Residents benefit from the annualWashington State Fair numerous parks and a revitalized downtown area withshopping and dining options. Puyallups friendly and welcoming atmosphere makesit an excellent place to live and work offering a balance of suburban comfortand easy access to urban amenities in nearby Tacoma and Seattle. With scenictrails local farmers markets and a strong sense of community Puyallupprovides a high quality of life for residents and employees alike.
Position Summary
The LPN Admissions Nurse delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
- Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician
- Knowledgeable and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
- Evaluate patients needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
- Accurately receive document and transcribe physician orders
- Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Gig
