Licensed Practical Nurse, 11p-7a- Friday and Saturday

The Orchard•Ridgeland, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working under the direction of the Director of Nurses to provide resident care, including medication administration and documentation. The nurse will maintain knowledge of each resident's condition and participate in care plan meetings. Responsibilities also include verifying medications and physician orders, ensuring the medication room is stocked and secure, and communicating with resident family members and legal representatives.

Requirements

Current license as an LPN
Current TB skin test prior to hire date, then annually
Cleared background check within 2 years
Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses
Maintain knowledge of each resident
Participate in Resident care plan meetings
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
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
Supervise and give direction to aides