LPN Staff- Medication Specialist, Weekend Days
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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Decatur, AL, US
Summary
The LPN Medication Specialist is responsible for the accurate preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and supplies. They serve as a critical liaison between nursing staff and the central pharmacy while conducting patient medication reconciliations.
Job Description
Overview
Job Summary:
Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. In addition, the LPN Medication Specialist is committed to accurate and timely preparation of medication and supplies, assuring an accurate medication history, and serving as a liaison between nursing and central pharmacy staff. This position requires a professional that is autonomous, possesses a high level of integrity, and is able to multitask.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Review medication discrepancies daily and collaborate with the charge nurse for satisfactory resolution.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a license in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience preferred, but not required.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
