Licensed practical nurse jobs in Saint George, UT

Job DescriptionSalary: $19.00-$21.00 Join Our Team at Sterling Court Assisted Living as a Full Time / Part Time At Sterling Court Assisted Living, we're not just about providing care were about creating a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented environment for both our residents and employees. We are currently seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Med Tech to join our dedicated medical team. Why Join Us? Growth Opportunities: We offer numerous chances for professional advancement within our community and parent company. A Family Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment where our residents and employees are treated like family. Career Development: Be part of a team that fosters personal and professional growth in a supportive setting. Job Summary: The Medication Tech is responsible for administering medications according to a physicians order, follow and comply with Utah Assisted Living Regulations and the Community Policy & Procedures Manual. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position: a) Administer medications and give treatments according to physicians orders and in accordance with community policy. The employee is responsible to maintain related medical records under the supervision of the Resident/Wellness Director. b) Follow the medication administration policy as explained in med-aide training by verifying the identity of resident receiving medication, pulling the medication and recording the name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms and records. Present medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures. c) Take vital signs or observes resident to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions. d) Notify RN/Resident Care Director immediately if observing adverse reaction of medication on resident, or awareness of medication error. e) Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and will communicate to RN/Resident Care Director any patterns of refusals or meds, meals and showers. f) Maintain accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure. Chart any unusual incident of information on resident progress notes and in the quick mar system. g) Assist DON and RCC with monitoring and notifying of medications in residents rooms. [Monitor resident self-medication program of residents when ordered by the physician or assigned by RN/Resident Care Director.] h) Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards. i) Request time off in a timely manner as well as find appropriate coverage for shifts. Take reports from incoming/outgoing Med-Tech and implements necessary protocol for their shift. j) Fill out Incident Report appropriately for resident and/or personnel when incident occurs on shift. May be required to give shift report on status of residents and document in the quick mar system. Revised January, 2021 Medication Technician Page 2 of 3 k) Assist with taking residents monthly vitals as assigned; observe and communicate to RN/Resident Care Coordinator any changes in resident physical or mental status. l) Communicate as needed with families or other appropriate parties regarding resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc. m) Keep medication cart and medication room orderly, clean and appropriately stocked. Will order medication refills as assigned. n) Attend all in-services, safety meetings, staff meetings and/or other meetings as called upon. Work flexible times, including, nights, weekends, evenings and holidays. o) Knowledge of proper transfer techniques and body mechanics to assist transferring residents with appropriate assistance. p) Monitor personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal requirements including but not limited to blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety. Monitor personal and staff compliance to residents rights. Answer call lights in a timely manner. q) May be required to assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, and other activities of daily living as required by supervisor. May be required to assist with psychosocial groups and or activities. r) Adhere to and conveys to Sterling Court philosophy by assisting each resident to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote residents independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills. Provide leadership and direction to other shift personnel while Department Heads are away. s) Assist in dining room with meal deliveries; serve drinks/food to residents if needed and verbally cue residents requiring assistance. t) Assist with clean-up following meals when needed, including but not limited to; clearing dishes off the tables and taking them to the kitchen, picking up trays in rooms (return them to kitchen approx. an hour after being served), wiping down tables, chair seats, arms and backs and pick-up food from the floor by vacuuming or sweeping. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor. u) Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions. Able to effectively communicate with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time. v) Knowledge of emergency disaster procedures of community. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency. Working knowledge and ability to comply with community policies and procedures for workplace safety. Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of the community out of danger in case of emergency. w) Assist DON and/or RCC with filing and office duties as needed. x) Demonstrate respect for co-workers and respond to needs of residents by complying with community policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Attend all in-services, safety meetings, staff meetings and/or other meetings as called upon. Able to adjust work schedule according to the resident needs due to calendared events. y) Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with challenging or emergency situations, and ability to remain calm when dealing with residents and their family members, with a positive and pleasant manner and kind tone of voice. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required a) Age 18 or older. b) High School Diploma, GED or equivalency required. c) Hold a current CNA certification as required by state law. d) Maintain current First Aid certification and CPR certification. e) At least 1 year prior experience with the geriatric and/or dementia population proffered. f) Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft programs required. g) Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English Language.