11pm - 7am - Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility

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.