LPN - Med Room
Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) · Lansing, MI · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$27.55–$32.5/hrFull-time
About the role
Paid: $27.55 - $32.50
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Responsibilities
- Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant needs physically and/or by telephone.
- Provides education to Senior Community Care participant and caregiver in regards to plan of care and medications.
- Communicates with participant’s primary care givers, physician, clinic staff and interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing required.
- Current Practical Nurses License (L.P.N.).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
- A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Qualifications
- Responsible for processing of medication orders for all participants through direct input or processing of medication orders input by staff provider, ensuring that a complete, accurate, and legal prescription is received by the dispensing pharmacy.
- Reviews notes from outside providers and identifies and processes medication orders with approval of PACE provider.
- Responsible for coordination to maintain participant medication schedules (maintenance of cycle system) through implementation of new medication orders, mid-cycle medication changes, discontinuations, and reconciliations through transition process as prescribed by policy.
- Responsible for medication reconciliation through care setting transitions (LTC/Hospital/ALF discharge) for all participants in accordance with organization procedures and facilitates any changes required.
- Responsible for communication with and between PACE providers, community-based providers, and the pharmacy in regard to medication orders, clarifications, and pharmacy recommendations.
Skills
- Intravenous Venous (IV) Certification preferred.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Career scholarships
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Pay
$27.55 - $32.50