Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse-Home Healthcare

About the Role

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. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, and gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work.

• Monitor the health and well‑being of residents.
• Provide leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.
• Assist in training and monitoring of medication care administration.
• Communicate with resident support services and families.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission of Sunrise Senior Living.
• Identify ongoing health needs and services of residents.
• Participate in evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist the Resident Care Director with resident evaluations and data gathering at move‑in, 30 days post move‑in, semi‑annually, and with any status changes.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communication with resident families or responsible parties regarding medical needs.
• Contact resident attending physicians when necessary or upon family request.
• Obtain weights and vital signs monthly for each resident.
• Maintain wellness files in accordance with Sunrise policies and regulations.
• Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
• Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and promote infection control standards, including resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Dispose of 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 and ensure accurate administration and documentation.
• Transcribe physician orders and ensure accurate Medication Administration Record/ Treatment Administration Record entries.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Complete medication observation and skill checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.
• Participate in quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities, including Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
• Observe resident rights and compliance with all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
• Review physician reports of new residents as directed by the RCD.
• Order medications and equipment as directed by the RCD.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Sunrise practices and guidelines in resident care programs for skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder care.
• Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident clinical health and wellness.
• Report resident changes, concerns, and solutions to the RCD as appropriate.
• Contribute to overall engagement programs and processes, including participation in team member engagement surveys and improvement planning workshops.
• Maintain compliance with required training and regulatory authorities.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills to teach and guide team members.

• Graduate of an approved college or school of nursing.
• Maintain a current state or provincial license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• Minimum of one year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long‑term care environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications, and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available during peak service delivery days and times.