What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Nurse (LPN), PT | Richland Assisted Living position at Plainview Senior Living?
PT: Every other weekend | Shift Hours: 7a-7p
Pay Range: $22-28 - Signing Bonus Applicable
- 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
Salary : $22 - $28
