Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Providence is calling a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Long Term Care, Variable Shift, 0.0 FTE) to Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, Washington. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all – especially those who are poor and vulnerable.In this position you will:* Administers total, comprehensive care to an assigned caseload based on the nursing process and the interdisciplinary care plan.* Conducts initial and ongoing nursing assessments of all participants/residents/patients/clients. monitors health problems and health status as needed, and implement nursing care plans.* Maintains shift accountabilities and ensures continuity of care through proper communication and documentation.* Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, in conjunction with the Primary Care Physician.* Provides health counseling and re-instructs participants and family members as needed.Required qualifications for this position include:* Education sufficient to qualify as an LPN.* Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.* LPN License.* Current CPR certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.Preferred qualifications for this position include:* One (1) year of LTC geriatric experience.* One (1) year of experience as a staff nurse with LTC experience.* Supervisory experience with nursing assistants.* Experience with an interdisciplinary team.* (MDS) Minimum Data Set/ (RAI) Resident Assessment Instrument experience.About the skilled nursing facility you will serve.Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, Washington serves people of all ages and faiths. Our Transitional Care Unit is designed for patients coming out of the hospital who need skilled nursing care, end of life care, or rehabilitation for those recovering from surgery or who have a functional loss from illness, disease, or an accident. Our Long Term Care unit provides skilled nursing in a residential setting, addressing the needs of our residents through creating a sense of community and home in “neighborhoods” and providing a model of care that is resident-centered.