Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medication Nurse (Non‑Charge)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for medication administration and direct resident care. This is a non‑charge position. The LPN does not have charge nurse duties, supervisory responsibility, or staffing authority.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer medications according to physician orders and MAR
• Perform medication passes accurately and on schedule
• Follow the Five Rights of medication administration
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and side effects
• Document medication administration and nursing care in the medical record
• Report medication errors, refusals, and adverse reactions to the RN
• Provide basic nursing care within LPN scope of practice
• Take and record vital signs
• Perform treatments as ordered
• Communicate resident condition changes to the RN or physician
• Follow infection control and safety policies

Duties Explicitly Not Included

• Charge nurse responsibilities
• Staff supervision or direction
• Assigning staff or scheduling shifts
• Employee discipline or coaching
• Care plan coordination leadership
• Facility or unit management duties

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of [State]
• Ability to safely administer medications
• Knowledge of MAR documentation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
• Medication pass experience
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, reposition, and assist residents according to policy
• Ability to perform repetitive medication administration tasks

Work Environment

• Healthcare / long-term care setting
• Indoor clinical environment