What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant LPN (Columbia, SC) position at National HealthCare Corporation?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a licensed nurse (LPN) for our consulting pharmacy team. You will travel to different skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) each day in the of Southern Midlands and Lowcountry Regions of South Carolina. Primary responsibilities of the healthcare team will be to assist in education of nursing partners on medication pass, inspect medication storage, and audit electronic health record (EHR) medication documentation. You must have strong communication skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All duties are performed under the immediate supervision of a Consultant Pharmacist.
- Evaluation of all medication storage areas within the nursing facility according to policies, state and federal laws and provide written reports.
- Audits all aspects of ordering, acquiring, receiving, labeling, storage, administering, documenting, disposing and reconciliation of medications in the nursing facility.
- Conducts educational sessions regarding medication policies, procedures, state and federal laws.
- Evaluation and audit medication administration and monitoring systems.
- Education and evaluation of manufacturers’ specifications regarding medications.
- Evaluates medication storage areas according to state and federal law.
- Assists with the destruction of controlled substances in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Facilitate communication between nursing facility and pharmacy.
- Customer service liaison.
- Receive an order from a prescriber, enter the order into patient electronic health record.
- Correct orders entered into electronic health record as outlined by policies and procedures.
- Administer medications in an emergency situation as allowed by policies, procedures, state and federal law.
- Transfer of narcotics.
- Destruction of non-narcotics according to policies, procedures, state and federal law.
- Help with patient care in an emergency as certified and allowed by law.
- Teach med pass.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor authorized to do so.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- May require frequent standing, walking, bending, and crouching for several hours per day.
- Occasional sitting at a computer for several hours.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- H.S. diploma.
- Licensed nurse with active state license in good standing
- Two years of experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required, MatrixCare helpful
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to work at a moderate speed
- Self-motivated/high work ethic
- Able to work during inclement weather
- Reliable
- Problem solver
- Good organization/Attention to detail
- Job is ADA compliant
You must be self-motivated, team player and enjoy working in harmony with fellow team members. Must pass background check and drug testing. Excellent pay and benefits for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.
Outstanding work environment and work location in Columbia, SC. If you are among the "best of the best" we welcome your resume and would look forward to discussing these outstanding opportunities with you. We are part of National HealthCare Corporation one of the largest long term care companies in the USA.
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