Job Description:

LPN - Pacific Ridge

Overview

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$32+/hour DOE

Work 36 hours, get paid for 40!

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Status: Full-time & PRN

Schedule:Various Scheduling Options

Shift:Option of 8 or 12-hour on Day, Evening and Night shift

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404

As an LPN with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job - it's a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19here.

Employee Perks:

Free meals to all employees
• Access up to 50% of your earned income before payday


• Annual tuition reimbursement


• Mentorship opportunities


• Employee assistance program featuring freecounseling services, financial coaching, legal servicesand more


• Generous employee referral program


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards, provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the CNA's.

Responsibilities:

* Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
* Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care
* Supervise execution of the resident plan of care and participate in development of the plan of care
* Communicate changes in patients' clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate

Qualifications:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university


• A current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state


• Current BLS Certification


• Experience in a sub-acutecare or long term care setting preferred

Facility Information

Tacoma, Washington is nestled just south of Seattle against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier. With an attractive cost of living, a vibrant waterfront, andclose proximityto outdoor wonders like Point Defiance Park, it's no wonder over 200,000 people are proud to call Tacoma home.

Here you will findAvamereat Pacific Ridge, a 102-bed skilled nursing communitywhich specializes inserving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs.

With a tuition reimbursement program and employee assistance program offering services like financial assistance and therapy sessions, employees have the support needed in their professional and personal lives.

Avamereat Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents. This is evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association'sQuality Initiative Recognition Program.

Get to know more aboutAvamereat Pacific RidgeontheirblogandFacebook.