Skilled LPN: Medication Admin & Care Team Lead

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd in Mississippi is seeking an LPN to provide resident-centered nursing care under the Director of Nurses. You will review biosketches, verify medications, and administer orders as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, stocking and securing the medication room, communicating with families, and supervising aides to ensure high-quality care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses
• Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family interview
• Accept & verify resident medications delivered from pharmacy.
• Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments
• Administer medications per physician's order.
• Clarify physician orders as needed by calling the physician or his/her designee.
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, etc.
• Ensure medication room is completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, over the counter, and other medications as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure medication room is secured at all times.
• Follow facility policies regarding disposal of medications.
• Communicate, as needed, with resident family members and other legal representatives in a courteous, professional manner.
• Supervises and gives direction to aides.

Job description

The Orchard Ltd in Mississippi is seeking an LPN to provide resident-centered nursing care under the Director of Nurses. You will review biosketches, verify medications, and administer orders as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, stocking and securing the medication room, communicating with families, and supervising aides to ensure high-quality care for residents.