Admissions Nurse - PT - Avamere Puget Sound

Admissions Nurse - RN/LPN:

Status: PT (16 hours)

Shift: 11:00am - 7:00pm Thursdays and Fridays

Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98465

Responsibilities:


* Ensure the resident's room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival.


* Ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident's arrival.


* Be the first point of contact for resident's family, give facility tours and answer questions.


* Conduct/coordinate resident assessments upon admission.


* Initiate resident care planning with nursing and all necessary departments and personnel.


* Alert department heads of any admissions change pertinent to their department.


* Identify and collect necessary information and paperwork to complete resident admission and documentation.


* Complete required recordkeeping in regard to your role.


* Other nursing duties as assigned.


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:


* Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN or LPN in this state.


* Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.


* Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.


* Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.


* Effective communication, organization and prioritization skills.


* Customer service skills/experience required.


* Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Employee Benefits:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.