Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an LPN Admissions Nurse to deliver quality care during patient admissions and readmissions at an agency-free facility in a post-acute setting.

You will assess patients, communicate findings with physicians, and implement care plans while maintaining charting accuracy, patient rights, and safety. A valid LPN license and CPR is required, with geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required or obtained on orientation.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on admission assessment and care.
• Communicate assessment findings with physician.
• Deliver nursing care during admissions and readmissions.
• Document and transcribe orders accurately.
• Maintain timely and accurate charting.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Geriatric care

LPN license

CPR certification

Assessment skills

Education

LPN program completed

Active LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

$7,500.00 sign-on bonus for Full Time! Agency Free Facility!

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’s 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
• 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
• 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