LPN - Memory Care, Every Other Weekend

The Orchard•Ridgeland, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN must possess the physical, emotional, and technical skills to provide care within the Memory Care unit. This role involves working under the direction of the Director of Nurses and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of each resident's needs through biosketches and family interviews. Key responsibilities include managing resident medications, administering treatments, ensuring accurate documentation, and supervising aides.

Requirements

Physical, emotional, & technical abilities to perform duties.
LPN license.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses.
Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family interview.
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.