Urgent Need for LPN Occupational Health

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

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The LPN Medication Care Manager is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administration of medications, documentation of medication administration, conducting SHUs, and providing resident care while demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Provides the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.

Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.

Receives medication updates from Resident Care Director (RCD) or Wellness Nurse.

Administers, assists with, and observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).

Documents and initials as medications are given and ensures that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.

Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.

Reports all resident concerns made while administering the medication to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.

Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.

Assesses the residents to determine need for "as needed medication" and appropriately documents and reports to supervisor.

Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift.

Helps residents maintain independence and promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the Sunrise Principles of Service.

Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident's unique communication patterns, history, and basic human needs.

Practices routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.

Resident Care

Notifies RCD of any resident and/or family concerns through the LEAD process.

Conducts Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.

Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP)/Individualized Care Plans (ICP) and monthly updates.

Risk Management and General Safety

Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.

Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.

Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

Ensures any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.

Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers, removal techniques, procedures, and policies.

Understands and practices the proper method of attending to and disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials.

Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.

Ensures oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanges guest/resident's tanks when empty and monitors to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

Training and Contributing to Team Success

Commits to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.

Contributes 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.

Attends regular training by RCD and neighborhood coordinators.

May be designated as shift supervisor.

May supervise other medication care managers.

Maintains 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.

LPN, LVN, or state/province specific licensed nurse credential.

Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations:

CPR and First Aid

Desire to serve and care for seniors.

Ability to make choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interest.

Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations.

As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance.

As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

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

Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.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 to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent 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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