Staff LPN must have the physical, emotional,technical abilities to:
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Work under the direction of the Director of Nurses
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Maintain knowledge of each resident from his/her biosketch and family interview
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Participate in Resident care plan meetings
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Acceptverify resident medications delivered from pharmacy
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Verify receipt of physician orders for medications and other treatments
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Administer medications per physician's order
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Clarify physician orders as needed by calling the physician or his/her designee
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Insure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, etc.
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Insure medication room is completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, over-the-counter, and other medications as ordered by the physician
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Insure medication room is secured at all times
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Follow facility policies regarding disposal of medications
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Communicate, as needed, with resident family members and other legal representatives in a courteous, professional manner
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Supervises and gives direction to aides' 'Work Remotely
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