Medication Nurse

Position Medication Nurse LVN LPN Shifts Time and Days FULL TIME NOC SHIFTDAY SHIFT Pay Range 32 33 per hour IVY AT HAWAII KAI is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus Managed by Oakmont Management Group we provide exceptional quality comfort and care with five star services and amenities Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents families and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values Authenticity Teamwork Compassion Commitment Resilience With communities across California Colorado Hawaii and Nevada opportunities for career growth relocation and travel are significant

• Authenticity
• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Commitment
• Resilience

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation Personal Day Sick Pay Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Life Mart
  401k Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

The Medication Nurse is responsible for supervising and assisting in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of the attending physician and in accordance with established nursing standards policies procedures and practices of the company The Medication Nurse provides complete supervision of the medications room andor cart maintains a current account of all medications residents are taking and completes all documentation required of the companys Medication policy

• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician
• The Medication Nurse is responsible for administering injections suppositories enemas and medications associated with wound care in addition to medications usually assigned to a Medication Technician
• Perform nursing duties associated with the Wellness Nurse role as assigned
• Coordinate medication services with the resident pharmacy and physician
• Order and track all medication changes refills and deliveries with pharmacies
• Prepare medication for distribution to residents as per company policy
• Assist residents with taking their prescribed medications
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reasons for refusal and notify the supervisor
• Maintain accurate complete and confidential resident medication and care records according to company policy
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct including medication administration forms physicians orders and dosage changes
• Keep medicine rooms and carts orderly clean and appropriately stocked
• Maintain an inventory of all department supplies and re order as needed
• Control medication roomcart access at all times
• Monitor Psychotropic medication use is congruent with physicians orders and ensures resident behaviors warrant the use of medication
• Participate in and complete narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift
• Report any and all discrepancies to the supervisor immediately
  
  Communicate with physicians family members and vendors as needed
• Understand the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the company pharmacists and physicians

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
• Prefer one 1 year of experience assisting with medications at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly RCFE
• Knowledge of andor ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
• Able to be flexible adapt and respond to change make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects
• Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
• Able to analyze solve and respond to problems or concerns
• Able to count and perform moderately complex math problems
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests including physical and TB Tests
• For the health and safety…