Resident Care Coordinator jobs in Norfolk, VA

-Position:  Licensed Practical Nurse                                                           

Department:  Nursing

Position Summary:  Provide medications to residents while upholding service standards, philosophy and mission.

Shift: Full-time Management team

• Business Hours, Salary

Position Responsibilities 

• Administrator medication in a timely manner and per physician orders
• Reorder medication as needed to ensure that medication are available when needed
• Reports to medication aide relieving you
• Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift.  Report any discrepancy to Administrator
• Transcribe physicians order to MARS when received and fax to pharmacy
• Record vital signs on MARS
• Stock medicine cart
• Follow medication management plan
• Communicate with facility pharmacy of supply needs
• Communicate any staff or resident issues with the administrator
• All other duties assigned

Team Effort:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations
• Appropriately interact with resident, family member, and other guest

Action:

• Respond to resident emergencies and act accordingly
• Communicate any resident concerns/issue to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils

Success:

• Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded
• Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest
• Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest