Registered Nurse (RN)/LPN - Immediate Care

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

Review, read, notate, and initial the electronic health record to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.

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

Administer, assist with, and observe 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).

Document and initial as medications are given and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.

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

Report all resident concerns and unavailable medication while administering the medication to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.

Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.

Assess the residents to determine need for “as needed medication” and appropriately document and report to supervisor.

Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift and report discrepancies to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.

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

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

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

Resident Care

Notify RCD of any resident and/or family concerns.

Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.

Risk Management and General Safety

Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.

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

Report all accidents/incidents immediately.

Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

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

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

Understand and practice 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.

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

Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange guest/resident’s tanks when empty, and monitor to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

Training and Contributing to Team Success

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

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.

Attend regular training by RCD and neighborhood coordinators.

May be designated as shift supervisor.

May supervise other medication care managers.

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.

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

Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations

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:

o CPR and First Aid

Desire to serve and care for seniors

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

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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