Admissions LPN: Geriatric Care Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a qualified LPN Admissions Nurse to deliver quality care during admissions and readmissions in our post-acute care setting in Reno, Nevada.

You will perform hands-on assessments, document physician orders, communicate findings to the medical team, ensure timely medications, and uphold Life Care standards while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assessment care to patients during the admissions process.
• Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician.
• Knowledgeable 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.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Independent decision making

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Education

LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a qualified LPN Admissions Nurse to deliver quality care during admissions and readmissions in our post-acute care setting in Reno, Nevada.

You will perform hands-on assessments, document physician orders, communicate findings to the medical team, ensure timely medications, and uphold Life Care standards while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.