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Laurelhurst Operations LLC

Laurelhurst Operations LLC is hiring: Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN) in Portland

Laurelhurst Operations LLC, Portland, OR, US


Job Description

Job Description

Admissions Nurse (RN/LPN)

Shift Type: Full Time

Shifts: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Thursday/Friday/Saturday and every other Sunday

Location: Laurelhurst Village - 3060 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97214

At Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.


Employee Perks:

  • Tuition assistance
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career Development
  • Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
  • 401K retirement plan with employer match
  • Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the admissions process for new and readmitted residents, and coordinate with each department their responsibilities in the process.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the resident's room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival.
  • Ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident's arrival.
  • Be the first point of contact for resident's family, give facility tours and answer questions.
  • Conduct/coordinate resident assessments upon admission.
  • Initiate resident care planning with nursing and all necessary departments and personnel.
  • Alert department heads of any admissions changes pertinent to their department.
  • Identify and collect necessary information and paperwork to complete resident admission and documentation.
  • Complete required recordkeeping in regards to your role.
  • Other nursing duties as assigned.
  • Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN in this state.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
  • Must chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
  • Effective communication, organization and prioritization skills.
  • Customer service skills/experience required.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

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