LPN Medication Supervisor

We are looking for a compassionate and driven Day Shift LPN to join our team and make a profound impact on our resident's health outcomes. At The Splendid of Highland, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating a supportive environment that fosters patient directed care. We are seeking an LPN medication room supervisor who embraces our core values of passion, integrity, dedication, and service to provide the highest quality behavioral health treatment to our resident's. Join us and become a part of this mission!

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver hands-on care that includes medication administration, client education about prescribed medications, and laboratory processing with precision and empathy.
• Work closely with our medical treatment team to ensure medications are ordered, received, transcribed, and administered as prescribed.
• Champion client care by monitoring safety, identifying quality improvement opportunities, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards of care.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

• 8-hour shifts: 7am-3:30pm
• 5 shifts per week (40 hours total)
• Some weekends & rotating holiday availability required

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws.
• Consult with the physician regarding patient medications and treatment.
• Participate in diagnostic test orders to help providers identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Educates patients about health and illness’ and promotes health maintenance
• Collaborates with the clinical team regarding the patient’s treatment, health and illness prevention.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Administers medications, coo vaccinations, and renders treatment to clients.
• Communicates with providers, RN’s, LPN’s, and medical professionals ensuring a continuum of care for each client.
• Oversee and maintain the tracking of medical supplies and inventory.
• Observe and record client behavior as needed or directed.
• Conduct nurse-to-nurse communications with hospitals in the event a client is sent out, ensuring all discharge paperwork is received upon arrival back to the facility.
• Maintain reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit and stand to retrieve medication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid LPN license in the state of New York.
• 3-5 Years of nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care environment.
• Ability to explain treatment and conditions to clients within the age range of 50-90.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Experience:

• Medication administration: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Highland, NY 12528 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Highland, NY 12528: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $35