LPN Medication Nurse

Aura Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in New York seeks an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support by administering medications, monitoring residents, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

You will follow physician orders, use the Six Rights of Medication Administration, document in MAR/TAR, monitor health changes, and support care plan updates. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting of adverse reactions with preference for prior senior care experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments following physician orders and the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document accurately in MAR/TAR in real time.
• Monitor symptoms, report adverse reactions or refusals, and support care plan updates.
• Maintain medication carts, complete narcotic counts, and ensure compliance standards.
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Documentation skills

Senior care experience

Job description

Role Overview:

As an LPN Medication Nurse, you will provide licensed nursing support by administering medications, monitoring resident health, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments following physician orders and the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Document accurately in MAR/TAR in real time
• Monitor symptoms, report adverse reactions or refusals, and support care plan updates
• Conduct Service & Health Updates (SHUs) and transcribe physician orders
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes
• Maintain medication carts, complete narcotic counts, and ensure compliance standards

Qualifications & Skills

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

Impact:

This role is vital in preventing medication errors, early health change detection, and ensuring resident safety through clinical precision and regulatory compliance.