License Practical Nurse, LTSS

## License Practical Nurse, LTSSApply:
New Bern, NC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R12992
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Schedule**:

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) with on call rotation
** Pay Range Minimum:**$25.00
** Education We're Looking for:
** Associates:
Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)
** Certifications We're Looking For:
** Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing
** Experience We're Looking For:
**** Job Description

Summary:

** The primary responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide medical services and active treatment to individuals, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a designated setting in an effort to enhance daily living. This person will provide nursing services including administration and monitoring of medication, nursing assessments and interventions.
** What You'll Do:*
* • Provide routine and emergent medical care as specified by State Regulations and service definitions.  
• Administer medications to individuals in a residential setting and review all staff certified in medication administration a minimum of quarterly in order to insure best practices are followed.  
• Schedule necessary physician appointments and monitor ongoing scheduling of medical appointments for individuals receiving services to ensure proper documentation is completed following such appointments.  
• Update monthly Medication Administration Records ensuring all medications are properly transcribed onto a form and maintain them in accordance with program standards and individual needs.  
• Ensure quarterly and six-month physician order updates occur for prescribed and over-the-counter medications.  
• Coordinate efforts between pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, etc., in order to ensure medical needs of individuals being supported are met and coordinated safely.  
• Conduct routine medication counts in order to ensure accurate counts have been documented and that no medication counting errors have occurred.  
• Develop and monitor programs to help individuals being supported perform self-administration.  
• Participate in preparing annual compliance surveys conducted by the Division of Facility Services.  
• Maintain an adequate supply of medical supplies.  
• Adhere to person-centered activity schedules as assigned.  
• Ensure a safe environment for the individuals being supported and ensure OSHA compliance is maintained.  
• Assist individuals in the execution of their rights.  
• Promote independence in all areas of activities of daily living.  
• Drive and travel, arrange for, or provide transportation to participants as required.  
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.  
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.  
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.