Medication Nurse Weekend

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

Job summary

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC is seeking an LPN for a part-time evening role (4p-9p) in Huntsville, AL. The position focuses on medication administration, diabetes support, and coordinating care plans for residents in a senior living community.

You will review care plans, document accurately, and collaborate with the Resident Services Director and nursing team. This role requires a current LPN license and a compassionate, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LPN license and be in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care or similar resident-focused settings preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and administer medications to residents on schedule.
• Assist residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals.
• Review notes in Resident Service Plans Binder and communicate with staff.
• Monitor Medication Administration Records for accuracy and updates.
• Complete assessments and screening tools for residents as assigned.
• Notify Pharmacy about moves, admittances, or changes in care needs.
• Coordinate care plans and medical appointments with staff and drivers.
• Maintain daily communication with the Executive Director and care team.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and uphold a caring, professional attitude.
• Possess the ability to lift up to 75 pounds alone and 125 pounds with assistance.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

LPN license

Job description

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Shift Hours: Part Time 4p-9p

Pay Range: $25-29/Hour

Responsibilities & Requirements

• 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