Travel LPN / LVN
Bangor, ME
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Job Summary (in list format):

- Split shifts working as both a Charge Nurse and a Med Tech.
- Responsible for administering medications in a long-term care or skilled care unit as an LPN.
- Reports directly to the Director of Nursing.
- Follows standard nursing procedures and facility policies for medication administration.
- Administers medications via oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, eye, or ear routes under RN supervision.
- Maintains and organizes the medication cart and storage area, ensuring cleanliness and security.
- Obtains permission from licensed nurse before administering PRN medications.
- Performs counts of non-narcotic medications at the beginning and end of shift with another technician or nurse.
- Does not administer Schedule II or sliding scale drugs.
- Checks resident medication supplies and coordinates reorders with nursing staff.
- Takes vital signs accurately, including apical pulse rates.
- Reports significant changes in resident condition or vital signs promptly to Charge Nurse or Supervisor.
- Documents all administered medications per facility policy and on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Comfortable working in environments with frequent interruptions.
- Effectively communicates with residents, families, medical staff, and other department supervisors.
- Able to work with emotionally upset residents/patients and their family members.
- Passionate about providing excellent care to long-term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients.
- Works independently with flexibility, personal integrity, and strong teamwork skills.