Medication Nurse

Position Medication Nurse, LVN / LPN (Part‑time) Pay Range: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour Overview INSERT COMMUNITY NAME 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. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays Complimentary Meals Bonus Opportunities Company Paid Life Insurance Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart) 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Recognition Programs Student Loan Refinancing Tuition Reimbursement 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 reason(s) 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, physician’s 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 room/cart access at all times. Monitor psychotropic medication use to ensure it is congruent with physician’s orders and that resident behaviors warrant the use of medication. Participate in and complete narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift. Report any 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 (RCFE). Knowledge of and/or 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 COVID‑19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines. Company Information 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. We strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakmont Senior Living