Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Room

Volunteers of America - National Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Career scholarships

Training programs

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE in Louisville is seeking an LPN Med Tech to manage participant medications in the PACE medication department. You will administer medications, follow care orders, and educate participants and caregivers on plan of care and meds.

The ideal candidate has a Kentucky LPN license, CPR and immunizations up to date, at least 1 year with frail/elderly populations, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Kentucky LPN license (RN not acceptable).
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and ensure legal prescriptions for participants.
• Coordinate with PACE providers, clinics and pharmacies about orders.
• Maintain and reconcile participant med schedules and cycle system.
• Perform medication reconciliation during care setting transitions.
• Communicate with care teams and pharmacy regarding orders and recommendations.
• Coordinate urgent medications with local pharmacies and delivery systems.
• Oversee on-site medication dispensing and inventory management.
• Document orders and verify information with primary care providers.
• Coordinate medications for disenrollment and post-discharge 28 days.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Kentucky LPN license

CPR certification

Immunizations up-to-date

Job description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a LPN Med Tech in Louisville, KY. This is more than a job! It's a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you'll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

Job Highlights

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Pay: $28.10 - $33.30, based on experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional weekends. On Call Rotation, is required.

About the job

The LPN is responsible for the effective management and provision participant medications provided via the PACE medication department. Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant needs physically and/or by telephone. Provides education to Senior CommUnity Care participant and caregiver in regards to plan of care and medications. Communicates with participant's primary care givers, physician, clinic staff and interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ALL required qualifications will be verified before start date. Have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population. Current Kentucky Practical Nurses License (L.P.N.), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

Essentials

• Responsible for processing of medication orders for all participants through direct input or processing of medication orders input by staff provider, ensuring that a complete, accurate, and legal prescription is received by the dispensing pharmacy.
• Reviews notes from outside providers and identifies and processes medication orders with approval of PACE provider.
• Responsible for coordination to maintain participant medication schedules (maintenance of cycle system) through implementation of new medication orders, mid-cycle medication changes, discontinuations, and reconciliations through transition process as prescribed by policy.
• Responsible for medication reconciliation through care setting transitions (LTC/Hospital/ALF discharge) for all participants in accordance with organization procedures and facilitates any changes required.
• Responsible for communication with and between PACE providers, community-based providers, and the pharmacy in regard to medication orders, clarifications, and pharmacy recommendations.
• Responsible for coordinating with local pharmacies to obtain urgent medications that are not available through on-site dispensing.
• Coordination involves transmission of medication order, demographics, and insurance billing information.
• Responsible for coordinating and/or facilitating on-site medication dispenses through the system provided through the pharmacy.
• Also responsible for periodic inventory and maintenance of on-site medication stock.
• Responsible for assessment and entry of all medication orders for new enrollments, setting up pharmacy cycle, delivery system, assistive systems if needed, linking diagnosis information to medications (through H&P), and verifying all information in writing with participant's primary care provider.
• Also responsible for coordinating medications for disenrolling participants to provide needed medications for a period of twenty-eight (28) days after leaving program.
• In coordination with medication technicians, responsible for filling and/or quality control of alternative medication delivery systems (MRB, Med-E-Lert, etc.) in accordance with medication orders and organizational policies/procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating delivery of medications from pharmacy to participant either through direct carrier shipping or delivery through or from PACE center.
• Adheres to organization policies in maintenance of documentation of delivery.

About Us

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant's needs.

Located in the heart of Louisville, a vibrant riverfront city known for its friendly communities and rich culture. Convenient access to well-known landmarks such as Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, offering walking paths, parks, and peaceful views.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.