LPN – Skilled Nursing: Care Plans, Med Admin & Supervision

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a Staff LPN to join our nursing team and deliver skilled, compassionate care to residents in our facility.

You will work under the Director of Nurses, administer medications per orders, verify physician orders, and maintain accurate documentation while participating in care plan meetings and communicating with residents' families.

This role also involves supervising aides and ensuring medication room security and compliance with disposal policies.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses
• Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family interview
• Participate in Resident care plan meetings
• 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
• 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 directs aides

Job description

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a Staff LPN to join our nursing team and deliver skilled, compassionate care to residents in our facility.

You will work under the Director of Nurses, administer medications per orders, verify physician orders, and maintain accurate documentation while participating in care plan meetings and communicating with residents' families.

This role also involves supervising aides and ensuring medication room security and compliance with disposal policies.