LPN Med Tech

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.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th 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 Huntington

Job

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Medication Administration

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).

Ensure that medications are passed according to times utilizing a mobile medication cart.

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.

Restock medication cart after all medication passes.

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.

Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.

Follow re-fill process for medications.

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.

Audit medication carts.

Resident Care

Notify RCD of any resident and/or family concerns.

Attend and actively participates in daily Cross Over meetings facilitated by the LCM.

Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.

Participate in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP).

Transcribe orders.

Risk Management and General Safety

Partner with community team to ensure community is in…