LPN Medication Care Manager – Senior Living

Live Well Homecare; Old Tappan (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support in a senior living environment. You will administer medications, monitor health, and maintain precise clinical documentation.

You will document in MAR/TAR in real time, follow Six Rights, and report any adverse reactions. The role emphasizes resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per physician orders with Six Rights.
• Document in MAR/TAR in real time.
• Monitor residents' symptoms and report adverse reactions.
• Transcribe physician orders and conduct SHUs.
• Observe changes in residents' physical, emotional, or cognitive status.
• Maintain medication carts and perform narcotics counts with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong assessment & documentation

Regulatory adherence

Education

Active LPN license

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Role Overview

The LPN Medication Nurse provides licensed nursing support in a senior living environment by administering medications, monitoring resident health, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders, adhering to the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Document accurately in MAR/TAR in real time
• Monitor symptoms, report adverse reactions, and support symptom relief through medication administration
• Conduct Service & Health Updates (SHUs) and transcribe physician orders
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes in residents
• Maintain medication carts, perform narcotic counts, and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN license in good standing
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong assessment, documentation, and regulatory adherence skills
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred

This role is vital in promoting resident safety, early health change detection, and delivering safe, accurate care with clinical precision.