LPN Medication Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living • Huntington Station, NY

1d • $32 - $43

About The Position

The LPN Medication Nurse provides licensed nursing support to residents through safe medication administration, health monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation. The role helps prevent medication errors, identify health changes early, and protect resident safety through clinical precision and regulatory adherence. Duties include administering medications and treatments according to physician orders, documenting in the MAR/TAR, monitoring residents and reporting changes or adverse reactions, and maintaining medication carts and narcotic counts.

Requirements

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in senior care or medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document accurately and in real time in the MAR/TAR.
• Monitor symptoms and administer ordered medications for symptom relief.
• Promptly report medication refusals and adverse reactions.
• Conduct Service & Health Updates (SHUs).
• Transcribe physician orders and support care plan updates.
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes.
• Maintain medication carts, complete narcotic counts, and uphold compliance standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, which offers pay within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered, subject to position, plan/program eligibility, and required performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed