Wellness Nurse LPN LVN

Job Overview

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of residents, providing leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include monitoring overall resident well‑being, assisting with medication training and monitoring, communicating with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while demonstrating Sunrise Senior Living’s mission: to champion the quality of life for all seniors.

Support Sunrise’s Mission, Principles of Service, and Core Values.

• Identify ongoing needs and services for residents to promote high‑quality care.
• Ensure proper follow‑through and participate in evaluation and documentation for residents with changes in health services or status.
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gathering data at move‑in, 30 days post move‑in, semi‑annually, and whenever status changes.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced falls, accidents, or incidents; document and report as required.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communications with residents’ families or responsible parties to ensure medical needs are met.
• Contact residents’ attending physicians when necessary or upon family request.
• Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
• Maintain wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal/state 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 resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Follow proper procedures for handling exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal precautions.

• Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure accurate administration and documentation.
• Transcribe physician orders to MAR/TAR, including initials, date and time, and date faxed to pharmacy.
• Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Six Rights of Medication.
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Monitor the medication room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability, and expiration.
• Complete medication observations and skills checks for medication care managers as directed by the RCD.

• Demonstrate knowledge of key quality improvement areas:
  Resident Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes.
• Participate in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
• Understand regulations: federal, state/provincial, and local resident care and services regulations;
  Resident Rights;
  Resident Assessment/Evaluation process.
• Review physician reports of all new residents as directed by the RCD; order medications and equipment as directed.
• Understand Sunrise practices and guidelines in resident care programs (skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, bowel/bladder). Assist in implementing, training, and monitoring documentation.
• Report resident changes, concerns, or solutions to the RCD as appropriate.
• Contribute to engagement programs and processes, including participation in the team member engagement survey and improvement workshops.
• Attend regular meetings (Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, etc.) as directed.
• Maintain compliance in assigned training and all regulatory training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to teach and guide team members for quality clinical care.
• Competent in organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.