License Practical Nurse, LTSS

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

You Belong at Monarch Healthcare

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Job Description Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergent medical care as specified by State Regulations and service definitions.
• Administer medications to individuals in a residential setting and review all staff certified in medication administration a minimum of quarterly in order to insure best practices are followed.
• Schedule necessary physician appointments and monitor ongoing scheduling of medical appointments for individuals receiving services to ensure proper documentation is completed following such appointments.
• Update monthly Medication Administration Records ensuring all medications are properly transcribed onto a form and maintain them in accordance with program standards and individual needs.
• Ensure quarterly and six-month physician order updates occur for prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Coordinate efforts between pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, etc., in order to ensure medical needs of individuals being supported are met and coordinated safely.
• Conduct routine medication counts in order to ensure accurate counts have been documented and that no medication counting errors have occurred.
• Develop and monitor programs to help individuals being supported perform self-administration.
• Participate in preparing annual compliance surveys conducted by the Division of Facility Services.
• Maintain an adequate supply of medical supplies.
• Adhere to person-centered activity schedules as assigned.
• Ensure a safe environment for the individuals being supported and ensure OSHA compliance is maintained.
• Assist individuals in the execution of their rights.
• Promote independence in all areas of activities of daily living.
• Drive and travel, arrange for, or provide transportation to participants as required.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.