Med Management Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of medication administration for Assisted Living residents in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and community policies.
- Monitor resident medication profiles for accuracy, effectiveness, and potential concerns, promptly addressing discrepancies or changes in condition.
- Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conduct routine audits of medication records, administration practices, and documentation to ensure adherence to compliance and quality standards.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and support to caregiving staff responsible for medication administration, including training, competency validation, and performance feedback.
- Serve as a primary liaison between the community, healthcare providers, and pharmacies to coordinate medication orders, refills, clarifications, and changes in treatment plans.
- Monitor for and report adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Support resident care planning by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and contributing clinical insights related to medication management.
- Ensure all documentation related to medication administration, changes, and communications is timely, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
- CPR certification.
- Interest in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative and restorative clinical practices.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Pay Range
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $30.76 - $32.99 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retailment, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
- Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
About PHS
8 Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage ® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.