Medication Management Nurse

Main Street Direct; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street Direct LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York to support safe, coordinated medication management within the LPN scope. You will review medication information, coordinate refills, monitor patient response, and educate clients on proper use, safety, and adherence.

Responsibilities include maintaining current med profiles, reconciling medications at admissions and transitions, and documenting all activities in compliance with THRIVE policies and state/federal

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in New York State.
• Experience in Chemical Dependency or Mental Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and current medication profile for each client.
• Perform medication reconciliation at admission and transitions of care.
• Review medication orders for completeness and refer discrepancies to the prescriber or RN.
• Process and document new medication orders, dose changes, and other prescriber instructions.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and communicate with clients, pharmacies, prescribers, and staff.
• Track refill status and escalate medication-safety concerns as needed.
• Provide client education on medication purposes, dosing, storage, and safety.
• Document all medication-management activities in the clinical record.

Skills

Medication management

Documentation

Team communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State

Job description

Schedule

Full Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-6pm

Description

Full Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-6pm

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supporting the safe, effective, and coordinated management of client medications within the scope of LPN licensure. The LPN reviews and maintains medication information, coordinates medication-related communications and refills, monitors client response and adherence, provides medication education, and documents all medication-management activities in compliance with THRIVE policies and procedures, authorized prescriber orders, OASAS requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and current medication profile for each client, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, allergies, adverse reactions, and relevant medication history.
• Perform medication reconciliation at admission, following transitions of care, and whenever medication changes are reported or ordered.
• Review medication orders for completeness and consistency with the client’s current medication record, and promptly refer discrepancies or questions to the authorized prescriber or RN.
• Process and document new medication orders, dose changes, discontinuations, holds, and other prescriber instructions in accordance with THRIVE procedures and scope of practice.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and communicate with clients, pharmacies, prescribers, and authorized program staff to support continuity of medication therapy.
• Track refill status, medication supply, prior authorization needs, and unresolved pharmacy or prescriber issues, escalating concerns when needed.
• Monitor and document client adherence, reported effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and medication-related concerns, and notify the appropriate nursing or medical provider.
• Provide client education within the LPN scope of practice regarding medication purpose, dosage instructions, safe use, storage, potential side effects, adherence, and when to seek medical assistance.
• Reinforce the medication plan established by the authorized prescriber and confirm client understanding using appropriate educational methods.
• Respond to medication-related questions from clients and authorized supports, referring clinical decisions or requests outside the LPN scope of practice to the appropriate provider.
• Communicate relevant medication information to the treatment team and authorized healthcare providers to promote coordinated care, while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
• Document all medication-management assessments, education, communications, interventions, and follow-up actions accurately and promptly in the clinical record.
• Maintain medication records and related documentation in accordance with THRIVE policy, OASAS requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and report medication errors, suspected adverse drug events, unreported medication use, possible interactions, or other medication-safety concerns in accordance with established procedures.
• Support prescribers and nursing staff by preparing accurate medication information for client reviews, follow-up appointments, and care coordination.
• Participate in medication-related case review, quality assurance, supervision, and required training relevant to medication management and OTP operations.
• Maintain practice within the LPN scope of practice and perform other medication-management duties consistent with licensure, regulatory requirements, and program operations.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Required: Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

Preferred

Preferred: Experience in the Chemical Dependency and/or Mental Health field