Wellness Nurse LPN LVN

Job Overview

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well‑being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion the quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

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:

• Identify on‑going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
• Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gathering information at move‑in, 30 days post move‑in, semi‑annually, and with any change in status.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communications with residents’ families and/or responsible parties to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
• Contact residents’ attending physicians when necessary and/or upon family request.
• Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
• Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial 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 skill checks.
• Exercise proper handling and disposal of blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharps, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal precautions.

• Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
• Transcribe physician orders (Medication Administration Record / Treatment Administration Record) including initials, date and time noted, and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
• Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Monitor the medication room, carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and out‑dated medications.
• Complete medication observations and skill checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.

• Demonstrate knowledge in the following key quality improvement areas:
  • Resident‑Centered Care Model
  • APIE
  • Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
  • Participation in Sunrise Quality Assurance and Clinical Meetings
• Demonstrate knowledge in the following key regulations:
  • All federal, state/provincial, and local resident‑care regulations
  • Resident Rights
  • Resident Assessment/Evaluation processes in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements
  • Review physician reports of new residents as directed by the RCD
  • Order medications and equipment as directed by the RCD
  • Apply Sunrise practices and guidelines…