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(LPN) Desk Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Centers Assisted Living Program • Mckownville, NY 12203 • Posted 9 days ago
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Albany Center for Independent Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as a Desk Nurse for our Adult Home in Delmar, NY. The role involves assisting with medication ordering and refilling, ensuring accurate medication administration, managing medication records, and maintaining medication protocols. The LPN will work closely with physicians, Case Management, and the Medication Supervisor to ensure proper medication management.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily medication ordering and refilling processes.
- Ensure medications are accurately poured into individual cups and administered as prescribed.
- Verify consistency between physician prescriptions, blister packs, and administered medications.
- Review and manage medication refill logs, including handling "no-refill" orders and requesting renewals from physicians.
- Maintain and update medical and medication records for all residents.
- Review and document the receipt, storage, and handling of medications delivered.
- Track and follow up on missed medications, ensuring proper documentation and communication with Case Management.
- Follow protocols for the storage and destruction of controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Ensure proper inventory management and safekeeping of controlled substances.
- Assist in coordinating the destruction of controlled substances with the staff nurse and DOH.
- Report medication issues and concerns to the Medication Supervisor and Administrator.
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding medication orders and lab results.
Qualifications
Required
- Valid NY State LPN license.
- Clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in using word processing programs and basic computer functions.
- Understanding of the needs of elderly and infirm patients.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to set goals and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to medication dosage.
Full Job Description
Duties:
- Assist with daily medication ordering and refilling processes.
- Ensure medications are accurately poured into individual cups and administered as prescribed.
- Verify consistency between physician prescriptions, blister packs, and administered medications.
- Review and manage medication refill logs, including handling "no-refill" orders and requesting renewals from physicians.
- Maintain and update medical and medication records for all residents.
- Review and document the receipt, storage, and handling of medications delivered.
- Track and follow up on missed medications, ensuring proper documentation and communication with Case Management.
- Follow protocols for the storage and destruction of controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Ensure proper inventory management and safekeeping of controlled substances.
- Assist in coordinating the destruction of controlled substances with the staff nurse and DOH.
- Report medication issues and concerns to the Medication Supervisor and Administrator.
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding medication orders and lab results.
- Valid NY State LPN license.
- Clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in using word processing programs and basic computer functions.
- Understanding of the needs of elderly and infirm patients.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to set goals and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to medication dosage.
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