What are the responsibilities and job description for the 11pm - 7am - Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility position at The Orchard?
Staff LPN must have the physical, emotional, & technical abilities to:
- 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.