We Care Support Services, LLC Job Description Provides general nursing care and medication management and supervises, supports and instructs adults having more complex medical or behavioral needs in a group home setting. Work is performed under regular supervision and is guided by well-established and specific agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, Board of Pharmacy and Board of Nursing regulations, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines. Duties And Responsibilities 1. Provide general nursing care. 2. Assist with scheduling and support psychiatric services. 3. Provide routing examinations such as measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight and blood glucose readings 4. Dispenses medications and administers injections and maintains required records. 5. Records data, prepares and maintains detailed case records, activity reports and other records. 6. Provides counseling and educational information regarding medication use, diet, health maintenance, etc., to individual and/or individual families and caregivers. 7. Prepares medical correspondence and reports. 8. Maintains adequate first aid supplies and materials. 9. Responds to medical emergencies and other potential crises. 10. Orders, inventories and secures pharmaceuticals. 11. Attends required team meetings, staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training. 12. Provides resident and resident's family medication management and behavioral support training. 13. Provides resident and resident's family medication management and behavioral support training. 14. Observes, documents, and reports reactions to medication/treatments and significant behavioral incidents. 15. Assists with the admission process and the development and implementation of treatment plans. 16. Monitors drug counts and maintains records.
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Virginia
- Experience in Mental Health care settings is preferred.
- Competency in medication administration and dosage calculations.
TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERNIGHT 7PM-7AM
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN Pay:
$27.00
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person