Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse) to provide compassionate, high-quality care during patient admissions and readmissions in our long-term care facilities in Hawaii.

The role requires an active LPN/LVN license, completion of an accredited LPN program, CPR certification, and a focus on accurate documentation, timely communication with physicians, and maintaining patient safety and dignity in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.
• Geriatric nursing experience preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on admissions assessments and care.
• Communicate assessment findings with the physician.
• Deliver quality nursing care during admission and readmission.
• Evaluate needs and initiate care plans at admission/readmission.
• Receive, document, and transcribe orders accurately.
• Relate orders to care team timely for medications and implementation.
• Chart timely and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Assist in patient evacuation as needed.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN program attended

Job description

Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Minimum: 29 Shift: Days

Position Summary

The LPN Admissions Nurse delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• 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.
• 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 Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• 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
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• 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