Job Title: Medical Technician (LPN) Evenings
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Number of Weeks: 13
Shift: Evenings 3p 11p
Minimum Years of Experience: 3
State License: Must be currently active
Bilingual: No
Holiday Coverage: Yes
Certifications/Requirements: BLS/BCLS
We are seeking a skilled Medical Technician (LPN) to provide exceptional medication administration and patient care on a long-term care or skilled nursing unit. This contract role involves splitting shifts as a Charge Nurse and Med Tech. The LPN will report to the Director of Nursing and follow standard nursing procedures and facility policies to administer medications safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:Administer medications by oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, eye, or ear routes under RN supervision, following facility policies.
Maintain medication cart and storage areas, ensuring cleanliness and security.
Obtain permission from a licensed nurse before administering PRN medications.
Perform counts of non-narcotic medications at the start and end of each shift with another LPN or medication technician.
Do not administer Schedule II or sliding scale drugs.
Monitor medication supply for each resident and coordinate reorders with nursing staff.
Take vital signs, including apical pulse, and report significant changes promptly.
Document all administered medications on MAR per policy.
Work effectively amid interruptions and handle interactions with emotionally upset residents, patients, and families professionally.
Communicate clearly with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other supervisors.
Demonstrate flexibility, integrity, and the ability to work independently while providing compassionate care to long-term care and rehabilitation patients.
PT; long-term care facility in Des Moines, WA; 2/9/26 start, days