Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Puyallup Post Acute; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Puyallup Post Acute in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver hands-on care, lead the nursing team, and support residents' healing and thriving in a resident-centered environment.

The role includes assessments, care planning, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with physicians and families in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Washington
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred; long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
• Solid grasp of geriatric nursing and rehabilitative care principles
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments at admission and throughout each resident’s stay
• Build and update individualized care plans alongside our interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications, IV therapy, tube feedings, wound care, and other prescribed treatments
• Monitor residents closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Supervise and delegate to LPNs and CNAs
• Keep documentation accurate and timely in our EMR
• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and families as a trusted care partner
• Take part in care conferences and discharge planning
• Uphold CMS guidelines and infection control standards
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement efforts
• Educate and reassure residents and their families

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Team leadership

Communication with physicians/families

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EMR system

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Puyallup Post Acute | $45-$55hr

Join a skilled nursing team where your clinical judgment and leadership make a daily difference in residents' lives. We're hiring a Nurse to deliver hands-on care, guide our nursing team, and help residents heal and thrive in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments at admission and throughout each resident’s stay

• Build and update individualized care plans alongside our interdisciplinary team

• Administer medications, IV therapy, tube feedings, wound care, and other prescribed treatments

• Monitor residents closely and respond quickly to changes in condition

• Supervise and delegate to LPNs and CNAs

• Keep documentation accurate and timely in our EMR

• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and families as a trusted care partner

• Take part in care conferences and discharge planning

• Uphold CMS guidelines and infection control standards

• Support quality assurance and performance improvement efforts

• Educate and reassure residents and their families

Why Work Here

• Lead a team of LPNs and CNAs with real autonomy in resident care decisions

• Work in a facility that blends short-term rehab and long-term care, so no two days look the same

• Be part of an interdisciplinary team that values your clinical voice in care conferences and discharge planning

What You’ll Need

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Washington

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• 1 year of nursing experience preferred; long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred

• Solid grasp of geriatric nursing and rehabilitative care principles

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Is this role right for you?

If you’re a nurse who wants more clinical ownership than a hospital floor typically allows and the chance to really know your residents — this SNF setting offers that. Expect a fast-paced environment (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and quick response in emergencies), balanced by a genuinely collaborative care team.

Puyallup Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: Puyallup, WA