Medication Nurse Every Other Weekend

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Part-time LPN to administer medications, monitor residents, and support daily care plans.

You will work a 4:00 pm–9:00 pm shift, collaborate with Resident Services staff, and ensure accurate documentation. A sign-on bonus is offered; flexibility and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active LPN license.
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and administer medications for Residents.
• Assist Residents with diabetes care and routine nursing tasks.
• Review and document in Resident Service Plans and logs.
• Coordinate with staff and executives on care plans and changes.
• Notify pharmacy about moves or hospital admissions and coordinate plans of care.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license

Job description

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Shift Hours: Part Time 4p-9p

Pay Range: $25-29/Hour

• Rate of pay is based on experience
• Must have current LPN license
• Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals
• Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals
• Review all notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs, discussing all pertinent issues with Resident Assistant staff, Resident Services Director, and Executive Director
• Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy
• Review changes in the Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents
• Responsible for notifying the Pharmacy upon Resident move-out (including death) or admittance to the Hospital so that Pharmacy can stop medications
• Create a new plan of care for any Resident returning to the Community from the Hospital
• Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk item medications, ordering from pharmacy when needed
• Perform regular audits of the controlled medications and investigate any discrepancy
• File Residents files and Medication Checklist
• Update Resident Service Plans Binder
• Make medical appointments and schedule transportation for Residents, coordinating schedules with the Resident Services Director/Resident Services Coordinator to ensure there are no conflicts
• Maintains daily communication (both written and verbal) with Executive Director
• Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations.
• Must have an overall "caring" attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills
• Must have ability to supervise others
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift
• Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment required
• We are a drug-free workplace, we do perform criminal background checks and random substance abuse testing