LVN - Hiring Immediately - San Antonio Heights!
Company: Oakmont Senior Living
Location: Upland
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Medication Nurse, LVN - Hiring Immediately!Please join us at our
Hiring Event / Job Fair on Wednesday, June 22nd from 10:00am to
4:00pm.Please apply online before going to the job fair. We are
looking forward to meeting you!When: Wednesday, June 22ndAddress:
Oakmont of San Antonio Heights2419 N Euclid Ave, Upland, CA
91784Time: Anytime between 10am-4pmPrior experience is not required
- Will Train!Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is a premier senior
living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus.
Managed by Oakmont Management Group, Oakmont of San Antonio Heights
provides 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 and Nevada opportunities for career growth, relocation,
and travel are significant. In addition, our team members may enjoy
the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
- Discounted Meals
- Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Discount Program
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Recognition Programs
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance ProgramThe Medication Nurse is responsible
for supervising and assisting in the administration of medications
to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the
direction of the attending physician, and in accordance with
established nursing standards, policies, procedures, and practices
of the company. The Medication Nurse provides complete supervision
of the medications room and/or cart, maintains a current account of
all medications residents are taking, and completes all
documentation required of the company's Medication
policy.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
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 is congruent with
physician's 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 (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 COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test
within 72 hours of start date.
- Oakmont Management Group is committed to protecting our team
members and residents from COVID-19. All new team members must
provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination & boosteror valid exemption
due to Qualifying Medical Reasons or Religious Beliefs subject to
legal requirements.About Oakmont Management Group: Oakmont
Management Group is a recognized leader in the senior living
industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont
Senior Living and Ivy Living brand. Oakmont currently serves over
4,000 seniors across 40 communities in California and Nevada with
an additional 5 communities set to open in the coming year. Oakmont
strives 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. 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 of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our
pride of ownership and commitment to service.Oakmont Management
Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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