Medication Nurse (LPN) PT

Employer
  • Dogwood Fulton

Job Description

  • 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
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