Nurse for Assisted Living (LPN, FT)

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Senior Living Management, LLC in Belden, MS is seeking a licensed practical nurse to administer medications, support diabetes care, and maintain detailed resident care plans. The role requires lifting up to 75 lb solo and up to 125 lb with assistance, supervising staff, and strong communication with leadership.

The position involves auditing medications, updating care plans, coordinating appointments, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have current LPN license.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds with assistance.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 Logs, and discuss issues with staff and Directors.
• Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy.
• Review changes in Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments.
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents.
• Notify Pharmacy upon move-out, admittance to hospital, or death to stop medications.
• Create a new plan of care for Residents returning from Hospital.
• Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk medications; order from pharmacy as needed.
• Audit controlled medications and investigate discrepancies.
• File Residents files and Medication Checklists; update Resident Service Plans Binder.
• Schedule medical appointments and transportation for Residents, coordinating with staff.
• Maintain daily communication with Executive Director.
• Familiar with gerontology and general health care regulations.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and professional demeanor.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds with assistance as needed.

Job description

Shift Hours: 7a-7p

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