11pm - 7am - Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility

The Orchard Ltd; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Staff LPN to support nursing operations under the Nurse Manager, including medication administration and documentation. You will verify physician orders, clarify orders, and ensure medication rooms are secure and stocked.

Additionally, you will communicate with residents’ families and supervise aides to maintain quality patient care in a team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments.
• Administer medications per physician's order.
• Clarify physician orders as needed by calling the physician or designee.
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct.
• Stock and secure medication room with required medications.
• Communicate with resident families and legal representatives professionally.
• Supervise and give direction to aides.

Skills

Medication administration

Order verification

Documentation accuracy

Communication with families

Supervising aides

Job description

Staff LPN must have the physical, emotional, & technical abilities to:

• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family.
• Accept & verify resident medications delivered from pharmacy.
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments.
• Administer medications per physician's order.
• Clarify physician orders as needed by calling the physician or his/her designee.
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, etc.
• Ensure medication room is completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, over the counter, and other medications as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure medication room is secured at all times.
• Follow facility policies regarding disposal of medications.
• Communicate, as needed, with resident family members and other legal representatives in a courteous, professional manner.
• Supervises and gives direction to aides.