Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/Lpn)

Life Care Center of South Hill in Puyallup, Washington, is proud to have earned the 2020 Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. The award honors nursing homes across the nation for their excellence and commitment to improving quality of care for seniors. It is a mark of distinction reflecting on each of our associates and their spirit of teamwork. We are always looking for great talent to join our award-winning team as we reach for new heights!
Schedule: Evenings from 2pm - 10pm (flexible on hours), depending on need.
Compensation: FTE - (Depending on years of licensed experience)

• LPN: $33.00-$38.30/ hour
• RN: $42.00 - $48.74/ hour

RNs encouraged to apply!
In this position you will be responsible for admitting new residents into the facility. This is a management position which will not require working on the floor OR medication passes! You are supported not only by the Admissions Director, but also Admissions Assistants and our entire nursing staff. Per shift you may see up to 4 admits.
"LifeCare Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report"Best Nursing Homes" due to our excellent standing and ratings for the pastseveral years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in2016 and specializes in Short-Term Skilled Care. Come and join a greatteam in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitivesalaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate anddynamic individuals to come and join our great team."
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 Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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