LPN (Assisted Living) PRN

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a Staff LPN to support medication administration and care coordination for residents. Under the Director of Nurses, you will verify medications delivered from the pharmacy and confirm physician orders for treatments.

You will clarify orders, maintain up-to-date medication records, stock and secure the medication room, and communicate professionally with residents’ families. You will also supervise aides as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Ability to administer medications per physician orders.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses.
• Accept and verify resident medications from pharmacy.
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments.
• Administer medications per physician orders.
• 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 meds.
• Dispose of medications according to facility policies.
• Communicate with resident family members in a courteous, professional manner.
• Supervise and direct aides.

Skills

Medication administration

Physician orders verification

Documentation accuracy

Communication with residents' families

Supervising aides

Education

LPN license

Job description

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

Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses

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