Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Company: Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is located in a city known for its lush greenery and community-oriented atmosphere. Residents benefit from excellent local schools, numerous recreational facilities, and the city's commitment to cultural diversity. The nearby Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden offer unique experiences for nature enthusiasts.Garden Terrace was named one of U.S. News World Reports 2025 Best Nursing Homes.We are seeking an experienced Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) LPN to fill our part-time, dayshift, weekends only (Saturdays Sundays) Admissions Nurse position. We invite you to join our 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 Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential 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 languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble

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