Medication Nurse

Position Medication Nurse LVN LPN Shifts Time and Days Full Time Pay Range 25 30 Ivy Park at Playa Vista 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 In addition eligible team members may enjoy the following benefits

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

Responsibilities 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

Qualifications 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 RCFEKnowledge 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 of our team members and residents Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate participate in daily screening surveillance testing and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment PPE to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 or other communicable diseases per regulatory guidelines

Oakmont Management Group based in Irvine California is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California Nevada and Hawaii At OMG we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members residents and resident family members We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life and our team is hand selected for their skills previous experience and passion for working with the elderly Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations…