Medication Nurse (LPN)

Vetted Solutions; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide resident-centered medication administration and nursing care in an assisted living and memory care community.

You will safely administer medications, perform basic nursing assessments, document care, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, residents and families to maintain dignity, independence, and wellbeing while upholding infection control and safety standards. Compassionate teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure required.
• Strong medication administration and observation skills.
• Ability to perform basic nursing assessments and maintain documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety practices.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach and effective communication with care partners.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications and monitor residents' responses.
• Perform basic nursing assessments and support care plans.
• Document nursing care and medication administration in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, residents, and families to support personalized, dignified care.
• Maintain infection control practices and support a safe environment.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Patient-centered care

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Role: LPN Medication Nurse in an assisted living and memory care community, providing resident-centered medication administration and nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications and monitor residents' responses.
• Perform basic nursing assessments and support care plans.
• Document nursing care and medication administration in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, residents, and families to support personalized, dignified care.
• Maintain infection control practices and support a safe environment.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN licensure.
• Strong medication administration and observation skills.
• Ability to complete basic nursing assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety practices.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach and effective communication with care partners.