11pm - 7am - Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility
The Orchard•Ridgeland, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must possess the physical, emotional, and technical abilities to perform various duties within a skilled nursing facility. This role involves working under the direction of the Nurse Manager, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of each resident, and managing medication administration and documentation with precision and adherence to facility policies. The LPN is also responsible for supervising and directing aides and communicating effectively with resident family members and legal representatives.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with physical, emotional, & technical abilities.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family.
- 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, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, etc.
- 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.
- Supervises and gives direction to aides.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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