Pharmacy Nurse (LPN)

Overview

Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Shawnee County Department of Corrections in Tokepa, KS.

Why Should You Choose Us?

Join an organization with exceptional teamwork and leadership support. Provide patient care in a safe environment and make a difference in someone's life! Access competitive pay, generous education and development support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You'll be eligible for the following:

• On-Demand Payment (Make any day payday)
• Company-matched retirement plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
• Nursing (RN) school loan repayment assistance is available.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

If you want to join an exciting, passionate, and growing organization that is positively impacting the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and being part of our team.

Responsibilities

Oversee, order, track and organize prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Prepares and participates for inspection by consulting pharmacist. Receive shipments of prepackaged pharmaceuticals and reconcile pharmacy manifest. Perform a range of staff support functions.

Essential Function:

• Reconcile and Accounts for ALL medications.
• Communicates with pharmacy vendor regarding medication concerns/issues.
• Perform a range of routine administrative tasks for the pharmacy as required.
• Assure that the charge nurse is informed of the delivery; remove discontinued drugs from the nursing units, communicating this to the charge nurse.
• Continue to educate by attending drug in-services and keeping up with policy changes.
• Ensures cleanliness and orderliness of pharmacy at all times.
• Conducts monthly Compliance Audit as indicated by Armor policies.
• Prepare inventory and PAR levels for medications.
• Oversees and supervises pharmacy operations to assure compliance of P & P and Standards.
• Monitors and assures completeness of pharmacy new orders and re-orders.
• Monitors and assures completeness of MAR's, if applicable.
• Monitors organization & cleanliness of Med Carts.
• Monitors Med carts and ensures that they are always secure and locked when unattended.
• Assures medication orders are submitted to Pharmacy by cut-off time to assure next day delivery.
• Prepares for and participates in monthly/quarterly pharmacy inspections with Consultant Pharmacist.
• Attends Monthly MAC Meetings as requested.
• Prepares and participate in quarterly Pharmacy and t herapeutics meetings.
• Assures medications in the Med Carts are stored appropriately ie; Internals and Externals stored separately.
• Conducts regular checks for Out-dated or Expired Medications in all area where medications are storage.
• Responsible for returning outdated, discontinued, expired and/or all medications not being utilized to pharmacy vendor on a routine basis.
• Ensures all open vials/bottles are dated in all housing units & pharmacy.
• Monitors med passes for compliance, infection control issues, and possible use of medications from a different patient.
• Assures staff is not pre-pouring except in designated appropriate areas.
• Assures that all med-nurses know to report any non-available medication ie; medication nurse notify pharmacy liaison if medication not available.
• Monitors and assures there is no de-facing on medication cards.
• Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Armor Staff in accordance with Armor and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current/Active state license as an LPN
• Current CPR certificate
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include a background check and drug screen

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Interpret and perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures..
• Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with staff and supervisors

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Work is normally performed in a clinical setting.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.