License Practical Nurse, Second Shift - Home Healthcare

COMMUNITY NAME

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall well‑being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion the quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Coordination of Health Needs

Identify on‑going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.

Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.

Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gather information at time of move‑in, 30 days post move‑in, semi‑annually, and with any change in status.

Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.

Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.

Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.

Maintain communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.

Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.

Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.

Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.

Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.

Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.

Understand and follow infection control practices.

Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.

Understand and practice the proper method of attending to, disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.

Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.

Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time “noted”, and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.

Demonstrate knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).

Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.

Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Demonstrate knowledge in the following key quality improvement areas:

Resident Centered Care Model

Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes

Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings

All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations

Resident Rights

Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements

Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.

Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.

Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.

Demonstrate knowledge of Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs to include skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder.

Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness.

Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.

Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.

Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.

Graduate of approved college/school of nursing

Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long‑term care environment

Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations

Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings and health evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Covid‑19 and influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

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