Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Care & Med Administration

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd in United States, Mississippi, seeks a Staff LPN to support the Director of Nurses and participate in resident care planning. You will verify physician orders, administer medications, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure the medication room is properly stocked and secured.

Strong communication with residents' families and adherence to facility policies are essential, along with supervising aides and following disposal procedures. This position is on-site in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per physician's order
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments
• Insure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, etc.
• Insure medication room is completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, over-the-counter, and other medications as ordered by the physician
• Insure 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' Work Remotely
• Maintain knowledge of each resident from biosketch and family interview
• Participate in Resident care plan meetings
• Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses
• Clarify physician orders as needed by calling the physician or his designee
• Accept & verify resident medications delivered from pharmacy
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments

Job description

The Orchard Ltd in United States, Mississippi, seeks a Staff LPN to support the Director of Nurses and participate in resident care planning. You will verify physician orders, administer medications, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure the medication room is properly stocked and secured.

Strong communication with residents' families and adherence to facility policies are essential, along with supervising aides and following disposal procedures. This position is on-site in Mississippi.