LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) PRN
Company: Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Position:LPN/Medication AdministratorGeneral Responsibilities:To
provide care of the residents in the facility following all
criteria set by the State Manual and the Program Director with the
main focus being the oversight over all medical needs, medications
and scheduling of appointments.The following is a list of duties to
be completed by the LPN/Medication Administrator:1. Assist in the
daily maintenance of medications and overseeing that the
prescriptions and counts on medications are accurate.2. Accurately
conduct monthly Medication Administration Reports (MAR) on the last
day of each month.3. Communicate with the case workers on issues or
needs involving medical/dental appointments.4. Setup all medical
appointments.5. Ensure that residents EPSD&T's are performed in
the allotted time frame the state has given.6. Knowledge of
medication: side effects, benefits, counter-reactions.7. Consult
with the residents on medications they have been refusing.8.
Consult with the Nurse Practitioner on medication management.9.
Ensure all proper consent forms are signed on medications
prescribed by the Nurse Practitioner, before medication is
given.10. Properly dispose of unused/refused medications and
document, as so.11. Perform all documentation in a timely
manner.12. Send resident medical bills to appropriate case worker,
for payment of services to be handled.13. Participate in the
reporting and handling of crisis situations.14. Establish a good
rapport with the residents.15. Demonstrate competence in cultural
knowledge, awareness and sensitivity.16. Maintain knowledge of
community resources.17. Maintain discipline following state
guidelines.18. Monitor residents for a safe environment at the
facility.19. Follow all applicable policies of Middle TN Juvenile
Detention Center.20. Participate in the PQI program if
applicable.21. Perform other job related duties as assigned by the
Program Director.Qualifications:Must be a Licensed Nurse with the
State of Tennessee with accompanying degree from a noted institute
of higher education. Must have a knowledge of medications and a
working knowledge of office duties.Job Types: Full-time,
Part-timePay: $18.00 per hourLicense:* LPN (Preferred)Schedule:*
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Keywords: Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center, Murfreesboro , LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) PRN, Healthcare , Columbia, Tennessee
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