Medication Management Nurse

Medication Management Nurse

Legend Senior Living is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medication Management Nurse to join our team. This crucial role involves overseeing medication administration and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for residents. If you are passionate about resident care, possess strong organizational skills, and have a keen attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Job highlights:

Legend Senior Living is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medication Management Nurse to join our team. This crucial role involves overseeing medication administration and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for residents. If you are passionate about resident care, possess strong organizational skills, and have a keen attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Pass medications on assigned shift.
• Monitor medication administration to ensure accuracy, compliance, and resident safety.
• Conduct routine medication and treatment storage reviews in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Educate residents and caregivers on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including physicians, pharmacists, and other nurses, to optimize medication therapies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medication records and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by Health Care Director

Bonus opportunities:

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your "home away from home":

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements:

• Required: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Required: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting (focus on medication management preferred).
• Required: Strong understanding of pharmacology, medication administration, and drug interactions.
• Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required: Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required: Proficiency in electronic medication administration records (eMAR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer: Experience in personal care, long-term care, hospice, or home health settings.
• Prefer: Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines related to medication management.
• Prefer: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company's discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

It is the policy of Legend Senior Living to provide equal employment opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Although the company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its workforce is legally eligible to work in the United States.