Consultant LPN (Columbia, SC)

National HealthCare Corporation•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a licensed nurse (LPN) for our consulting pharmacy team. You will travel to different skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) each day in the Southern Midlands and Lowcountry Regions of South Carolina. Primary responsibilities of the healthcare team will be to assist in education of nursing partners on medication pass, inspect medication storage, and audit electronic health record (EHR) medication documentation. You must have strong communication skills.

Requirements

Licensed nurse with active state license in good standing
Two years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Able to work at a moderate speed
Self-motivated/high work ethic
Able to work during inclement weather
Reliable
Problem solver
Good organization/Attention to detail
Must pass background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

MatrixCare helpful

Responsibilities

Evaluation of all medication storage areas within the nursing facility according to policies, state and federal laws and provide written reports.
Audits all aspects of ordering, acquiring, receiving, labeling, storage, administering, documenting, disposing and reconciliation of medications in the nursing facility.
Conducts educational sessions regarding medication policies, procedures, state and federal laws.
Evaluation and audit medication administration and monitoring systems.
Education and evaluation of manufacturers’ specifications regarding medications.
Evaluates medication storage areas according to state and federal law.
Assists with the destruction of controlled substances in accordance with state and federal laws.
Facilitate communication between nursing facility and pharmacy.
Customer service liaison.
Receive an order from a prescriber, enter the order into patient electronic health record.
Correct orders entered into electronic health record as outlined by policies and procedures.
Administer medications in an emergency situation as allowed by policies, procedures, state and federal law.
Transfer of narcotics.
Destruction of non-narcotics according to policies, procedures, state and federal law.
Help with patient care in an emergency as certified and allowed by law.
Teach med pass.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor authorized to do so.