LPN - NP Terrace - Med Pass

Beloit Health System•Roscoe, IL

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking a per diem LPN for its NorthPointe Terrace team. The LPN – Med Pass administers medications to residents who are functionally, physically, or socially impaired and need assistance with supportive, nursing, and personal care. The role’s responsibilities are carried out in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Beloit Memorial Hospital and NorthPointe Terrace. The LPN assesses residents for changes in condition based on reports, care notes, and fall reports; ensures new orders are transcribed, ordered, and received; and discusses changes with residents. The role also reviews laboratory results, orders, and medications, monitors administration, and completes related documentation. The LPN serves as a resource and team member for PCAs during medication passes, educates staff, residents, and families, and documents changes in resident condition with appropriate follow-up. The position has a varied schedule and per diem hours. Limited benefits are available. The LPN reports to the Director, NorthPointe Terrace.

Requirements

Must be licensed as an LPN in Illinois.
Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
Must be self-motivated and resident-centered.
Must relate to residents and staff in a courteous, professional, and compassionate manner.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Valid driver’s license required.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Must maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Must work collaboratively with peers and team members.
Must follow up promptly and thoroughly regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.

Responsibilities

Administer medications to residents who need assistance with supportive, nursing, and personal care.
Assess residents for changes in condition using reports, care notes, and fall reports.
Ensure new orders are transcribed, ordered, and received, and discuss changes with residents.
Review laboratory results, orders, and medications; monitor medication administration and complete related documentation.
Participate as a resource and team member for PCAs during medication passes.
Use professional knowledge to educate staff, residents, and families.
Document changes in residents’ conditions in care notes and follow up on previous notes.
Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with peers and team members.
Follow up promptly and thoroughly with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Adhere to hospital and NorthPointe Terrace policies, rules, and regulations.
Participate in holiday activities with residents.