The Licensed Nurse provides patient care to our residents. With the delivery of safe, quality patient care as the primary goal, the LN exercises sound professional judgment and skills in the performance of assigned duties. The LN is expected to practice a systematic approach to patient care utilizing the nursing process; assessment of patient status and needs, planning of patient care based on needs, implementation of the plan of care and evaluation of goal achievement.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Current RN or LPN License in the appropriate state(s)
- Supervisory references or at a minimum verification of previous work experience Current CPR certification
- Advanced education or specialty skills training as required for specific duties
Duties and Responsibilities
The LN is expected to practice safe and ethical nursing care within the scope of his/her profession as defined by state Nursing Practice Act, understanding of his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs routine nursing care
- Provides resident and family teaching
- Assists physician with residents
- Accurately gives and receives report on resident status
- Monitors resident per facility protocol and resident needs
- Identifies and acts on change in resident status
- Institutes comfort and safety measures for resident
- Provides age specific care to all residents
- Provides resident care with a sensitivity to cultural diversity of resident population
- Performs nursing procedures in compliance with the facilities’ policies and procedures
- Consistently practices standard precautions
- Adheres to facility policies for handling, labeling and disposal of bio hazardous materials
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Pain Medicine
- Wound Care
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lacey, WA 98503 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person