Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Day

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC in Ocean Springs, MS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, 12-hour shifts. The role centers on medication administration, diabetes support, and coordinating with Resident Services staff.

You will review plans and logs, assess residents, and ensure accuracy of medication records while maintaining state compliance. LPN licensure is required; lifting and supervisory responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of employment.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds with assistance.
• Drug-free workplace; background checks performed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals.
• Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals.
• Review notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs with staff.
• Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy.
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments and related screenings for all Residents.
• Notify Pharmacy upon Resident move-out or hospital admission to stop or adjust meds.
• Coordinate care plans for Residents returning from hospital.
• Perform regular audits of medications and assist with ordering.

Skills

LPN License

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

LPN license

Job description

Full Time | 12 Hour Shifts

Pay Range: $22-28/Hour

• Rate of pay is based on experience
• Must have current LPN license
• Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals
• Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals
• Review all notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs, discussing all pertinent issues with Resident Assistant staff, Resident Services Director, and Executive Director
• Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy
• Review changes in the Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents
• Responsible for notifying the Pharmacy upon Resident move-out (including death) or admittance to the Hospital so that Pharmacy can stop medications
• Create a new plan of care for any Resident returning to the Community from the Hospital
• Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk item medications, ordering from pharmacy when needed
• Perform regular audits of the controlled medications and investigate any discrepancy
• File Residents files and Medication Checklist
• Update Resident Service Plans Binder
• Make medical appointments and schedule transportation for Residents, coordinating schedules with the Resident Services Director/Resident Services Coordinator to ensure there are no conflicts
• Maintains daily communication (both written and verbal) with Executive Director
• Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations.
• Must have an overall “caring” attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills
• Must have ability to supervise others
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift
• Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment required
• We are a drug-free workplace, we do perform criminal background checks and random substance abuse testing