LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

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duties

Insulin & Clinical Care:* Administer insulin , monitor blood glucose and follow physician orders. Medication Oversight:* Supervise and monitor Med Tech medication administration; review MARs; identify missed doses, medication errors, unavailable medications, and documentation problems. Medication Refills & Changes:* Work with physicians and pharmacies to obtain refills and follow up on new orders, discontinued medications, dosage changes, and hospital/ER medication changes.

Physician Coordination:* Communicate resident health changes to physicians and obtain appropriate orders or follow-up instructions. Appointments:* Coordinate and schedule physician/specialist appointments, transportation and necessary paperwork; follow up after appointments and make sure new recommendations/orders are implemented. Resident Health Monitoring:* Monitor changes in residents' physical and mental condition, including vital signs, falls, wounds, appetite, behavior, pain, edema, respiratory problems, blood sugar, etc. Documentation:* Maintain nursing notes, physician communication records, medication-change records, treatment records, and other required clinical documentation.

Hospital/ER Follow-Up:* Review residents returning from the hospital or ER, reconcile medication changes and make sure the physician/pharmacy/Med Tech team receives the updated information. Med Tech Support & Training:* Provide guidance to Med Techs regarding medication procedures, documentation, physician orders and when a change in condition needs to be reported. Resident/Family Communication:* Communicate important health-related changes and follow-up needs with residents, families/responsible parties, physicians and other providers as appropriate.

Quality & Compliance:* Periodically audit MARs, medication carts/storage, controlled medications, insulin documentation, physician orders and medication availability.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting

• Long term care

Work Location: In person