Medication Nurse

Position:
Medication Nurse, LVN / LPN. Hiring Immediately!

Shifts, Time, and Days:
Part‑time, Sunday‑Monday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay Range: $25–$30 per hour

Your Final date to receive applications is when signed. Please apply online before attending the job fair on Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the following address:

5555 Playa Vista Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90094.

Ivy Park at Playa Vista is a senior living community managed by Oakmont Management Group. Residents receive individualized support and five‑star services.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (Life Mart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

The Medication Nurse is responsible for supervising and assisting in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with company policies and nursing standards.

• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Administer injections, suppositories, enemas, and medications associated with wound care in addition to medications normally assigned to a Medication Technician.
• Perform nursing duties associated with the Wellness Nurse role as assigned.
• Coordinate medication services with residents, pharmacy, and physicians.
• Order and track all medication changes, refills, and deliveries with pharmacies.
• Prepare medication for distribution to residents per company policy.
• Assist residents with taking prescribed medications.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where medication is not administered, including reasons for refusal, and notify the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medication and care records according to company policy.
• Keep medication rooms and carts orderly, clean, and appropriately stocked.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and re‑order as needed.
• Control medication room/cart access at all times.
• Monitor psychotropic medication use to ensure compliance with physician orders and resident behavior.
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift. Report discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.
• Communicate with physicians, family members, and vendors as needed.
• Understand common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms used by the company, pharmacists, and physicians.

• Licensed as a Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse with a valid California nursing license in good standing.
• Prefer 1 year of experience assisting with medications at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care.
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks.
• Capable of processing information and following written or oral instructions.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to count and perform moderately complex math problems.
• Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests, including physical and TB tests.
• Compliance with Oakmont’s vaccination, screening, and PPE requirements to protect team and residents from communicable diseases.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.