What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem LPN position at Sunrise Senior Living?
Per Diem LPN
Cohasset, MA
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 6th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
COMMUNITY NAME
Sunrise of Cohasset
Job ID: 2024-211249
JOB OVERVIEW
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.
Starting pay rate of $38-$40 per hour depending on experience.
Sunrise Senior Living offers many opportunities for career growth, as well as a wide range of benefits including: DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical, vision, dental, 401k, and more!
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Responsibilities:
- Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
- Ensures proper follow through, participates with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
- Assists Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathers information at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually and with any change in status.
- Conducts monthly wellness visits for all residents.
- Monitors, and follows up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; documents and reports as required and directed.
- Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
- Maintains communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
- Contacts resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
- Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
- Assists in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state regulations.
- Maintains medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
- Provides clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
- Understands and follows infection control practices.
- Partners with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
- 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 in compliance with universal care precautions.
- Regularly monitors each resident’s medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
- Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas:
- Resident Centered Care Model
- APIE
- Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
- Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings & Clinical Meetings
- Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations:
- All Federal, State and Local resident care and services regulations
- Resident Rights
- Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance to state / province regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
- Graduate of approved college / school of nursing.
- Maintains a current state 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, and local regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.
- Competent in organizational, time management skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- 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, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times.
ABOUT SUNRISE
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will
Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
SEARCH FIRM REPRESENTATIVES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Sunrise Senior Living is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to Sunrise Senior Living by any means, be it via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Sunrise Senior Living in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of Sunrise Senior Living, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Sunrise Senior Living as a result of such unsolicited referral or through any other means.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Resident Assessment/Evaluation process: 1 year (Preferred)
- administration and documentation of medication: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LPN/LVN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cohasset, MA 02025 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cohasset, MA 02025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $40