Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Join a skilled nursing team at Puyallup Post Acute, a facility blending short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. In this role, you will deliver hands-on nursing care, lead a team of LPNs and CNAs, and help residents heal and thrive in a supportive, resident-centered environment. You will have real clinical ownership in resident care decisions and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Clinical Setting

This is a fast-paced skilled nursing facility serving both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents. You will work in an environment requiring standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and quick response in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments at admission and throughout each resident's stay
• Build and update individualized care plans alongside the 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 the electronic medical record
• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and families as a trusted care partner
• Participate 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

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Washington
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Solid grasp of geriatric nursing and rehabilitative care principles

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience
• Long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $45–$55 per hour
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location

Puyallup, WA