LPN - Assisted Living Care & Medication Manager (7a–7p)

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC

New Albany (MS)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC in New Albany, MS is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time shift from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The role involves preparing, monitoring, and administering medications, assisting residents with diabetes, reviewing care plans and notes, and coordinating with pharmacy and staff to ensure resident safety and compliance with regulations.

Competitive pay range of $25-$29 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Must have current LPN license.
Experience in geriatric care preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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
Notify 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