Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)
Company: Life Care
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Life Care of Federal way is located in, you guessed it, Federal
Way! With easy access to freeways, shopping, and recreation. Our
team believes in providing excellent patient care for the body,
mind, and soul. As an associate of any level/type, we appreciate
your opinions and feedback as we are here to also serve you. Come
join us!: Currently hiring for a full-time Day shift Admissions
Nurse (Float). LPNs welcome to apply! Patient Centered Care is a
top priority at Life Care of Federal Way
(https://lcca.com/locations/wa/federal-way/gallery) Position
Summary: The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements,
coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact
with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance
with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: * Nursing
diploma (associates or bachelors degree in nursing) * Currently
licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active
Registered Nurse (RN) 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 training Essential Functions: * Provide hands on
assessment care to patients during the admissions process *
Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician *
Knowledgeably 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
Keywords: Life Care, Federal Way , Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN), Healthcare , Federal Way, Washington
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