LPN LVN

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.

Job Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of direct resident care of non-licensed team members in the skilled nursing operations and other areas throughout the community as appropriate. Responsible for leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards, and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Essential Duties

• Assist the Leadership Team in supervising the nursing team members.
• Assist with the development and leadership of the Designated Nursing Assistants (DNA)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and follows the Resident Centered Care model.
• Assist with providing clinical care including urinary catheterization, tube feedings, applying/changing dressings, Accu-checks, medication management/administration, admission, and transfer and discharge of guests/residents.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of guests/resident’s charts.
• Complete Incident Reports and report to Director of Nursing Services (DNS).
• Review, update, and notate in the electronic health record to learn and document pertinent resident and community information.
• Conduct effective visits/rounds at a minimum twice a day and conduct visits/rounds with physicians as necessary as assigned by DNS.
• Research and document all incidents of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds as assigned by DNS, Executive Director (ED), or Skilled Nursing Administrator (SNA).
• Participate in the Clinical IDT meeting and in the Daily Prospective Payment System (PPS) meetings to obtain information on admissions and discharges for the day/week.
• Assist in monitoring medication records and administration.
• Assist in receiving lab, x-ray, and other test results and communicates appropriately.

• Strive for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the Quality Services Review (QSR) process in demonstration and knowledge of standard practices and excellent resident care and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas: Skilled nursing transformation and Resident Centered Care Model, Sunrise and Federal Quality Indicators.
• Actively participate in Sunrise Quality Indicator Meetings.
• Assist with development of plans for Quality Indicators above the Sunrise threshold.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Federal, state/provincial, and Local resident care nursing regulations.
• Actively participate in Federal, state/provincial, and Local surveys.

• Follow the documentation guidelines of the Restorative process.
• Train and monitor the DNAs/CNAs in the Restorative program.
• Monitor the documentation for the Restorative program.
• Monitor for resident decline and improvement.
• Refer guest/resident to restorative nursing as indicated.

• Demonstrate Sunrise practices and guidelines for care and services surrounding guest/resident’s skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder.
• Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to clinical systems weekly.
• Consult with physician as appropriate.
• Ensure guest/resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to the DNS as appropriate.

• Transcribe physician orders in the Medication Administration Record/Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass.
• Perform and follow Sunrise and nursing standards for taking orders from physicians and administering medications.
• Complete Med Pass audit as a quarterly minimum.
• Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.

• Respond to guest/resident, family, and visitor requests in a timely and professional warm manner.
• Communicate with families regarding the guest/resident medical care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all guest/resident information.
• Review, read, notate, and initial the Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.

• Partner with community team to ensure community follows national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

• Understand and follow infection control practices.
• Provide training as needed to support infection control practices.

• Assist with staffing and scheduling ensuring staffing is sufficient to meet guest/resident needs.
• Provide leadership for team members during orientation, Sunrise University trainings, and evaluations as appropriate.

• Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities.

Core Competencies

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Experience And Qualifications

• Graduate of approved college/school of nursing
• Maintains a current state/provincial license as a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in long term care, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospital, and/or full-service operations
• Maintains CPR certification and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods as applied to skilled nursing and resident care
• Demonstration of knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local long term care regulations
• Understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Care Plan Process
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? 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.

We Also Offer Benefits And Other Compensation That Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Compensation Disclaimer

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

Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act

Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process.