Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN at Avamere Family of Companies in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Category

Nursing

Shift

Day/Evening

Hours

Full-Time

Union Position

No

Location

Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park

Address

801 SE Park Crest Ave

City

Vancouver

State

WA

Zip

98683

Overview

At Avamere, our mission is to enhance the life of every person we serve.
This includes our patients, residents, patient and resident family members, and our fellow co-workers.

WE OFFER:
Competitive Wages
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
Annual Wage Increases

Licensed Practical Nurse
Full-time Day/Evening Shift Available

Minimum of 1 year SNF exp. required

Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park
801 SE Park Crest Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 260-2200

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset

Responsibilities
Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
- Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
- Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
- Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
- Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident's care plan and wishes.
- Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident's care.
- 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 an 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.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship opportunities
- Employee assistance program featuring discounts on gym memberships, financial coaching, counseling services, and more
- Generous employee referral program
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Facility Information

In the heart of the beautiful Portland, Oregon metropolitan area you will find Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park in Vancouver, Washington. This warm and inviting community offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care services. The location features 88 skilled nursing beds. Amenities include 24-hour on-call nurse system, schedule musical performances, and an extensive activities calendar. Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park is proud of their 4-star staffing rating on Medicare.gov.

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Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer