LPN / RN Medical Cart - Lakeland Community Care Center

What You Bring to the Table

Essential

Qualifications

Prepare and distribute medications from a mobile cart, following physician orders and facility protocols. This includes ensuring accurate dosage, timing, and documentation, and managing refills. Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, which may include using crash carts and defibrillators.

Maintain the medication cart, ensuring it is clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies. This includes removing discontinued and expired medications. Maintain complete and accurate patient records, including charting medication administration and observations.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to demonstrate good emotional, mental and physical health, having sound judgment and high professional standards. Ability and willingness to provide emergency assistance to residents as indicated.

Courtesy in working with residents, families and employees. Ability to maintain a neat, well-groomed and professional appearance at all times. Willingness to be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time.

Willingness to be in the facility weekends. Willingness to work as a Licensed Staff assigned to a unit in an emergency. Ability to evaluate the geriatric resident’s needs and provide intervention timely to ensure each resident’s needs are met.

Ability to evaluate Nursing Staff needs and provide staff education timely to provide quality care. Ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments. Ability to follow CommCare’s policies and procedures.

Ability to manage and supervise the treatment plans for each resident in the facility as indicated. Ability and willingness to provide emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.

The Ideal Candidate

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing Currently registered with the State agency for nursing licensure. Hold a valid nursing license to practice in the state of Mississippi. or current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Strong clinical background and familiarity with emergency equipment like defibrillators. Knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology and safe medication handling practices. Strong decision-making skills to assess situations and act appropriately in a fast-paced environment. The role requires physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods, and the ability to lift, push, and transfer patients and equipment.

Other Qualifications

Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Maintains eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment. Participate in pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening.

What We Bring to the Table

At CommCare, we don’t just care for our residents – we care for our team. That’s why we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic learning environment that attracts, nurtures, and empowers dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional care.

Ready to make an impact? Take the next step in your career by applying below or visiting CommCare.com/Careers to learn more about how you can join a team that values your passion, dedication and growth.

All Offers of employment are subject to completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid program. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations are also required

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