LPN Medication Care Manager – Senior Living

Role Overview

The LPN Medication Nurse provides licensed nursing support in a senior living environment, focusing on safe medication administration, health monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments according to physician orders, following the Six Rights of Medication Administration, and documenting in MAR/TAR in real-time. They monitor resident symptoms, report adverse reactions, conduct health updates, transcribe physician orders, and observe physical, emotional, or cognitive changes. Maintaining medication carts, completing narcotic counts, and ensuring regulatory compliance are also key duties.

The role is critical in preventing medication errors, early detection of health changes, and safeguarding resident safety through clinical precision and adherence to standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN license in good standing
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong assessment and documentation skills
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred
• Key Duties
• Administer medications and treatments accurately
• Monitor and report symptoms or adverse reactions
• Support care plan updates and transcribe physician orders
• Conduct health updates and observe resident changes
• Maintain medication carts and ensure compliance