Sunrise Senior Living
Join the Wellness Nurse‑LVN role at Sunrise Senior Living. Apply now to become part of a team that empowers residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Sunrise Senior Living provided pay range This range is provided by Sunrise Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $28.60/hr ‑ $38.15/hr
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, families, and team members, and find joy and deep fulfillment in serving others. Explore how you can follow your passions and make a difference while growing in a supportive culture.
Job Overview The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of residents, providing leadership support, and assisting with resident care and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overall well‑being of residents, training and monitoring of medication administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating Sunrise’s Mission: “to champion the quality of life for all seniors.”
Coordination of Health Needs
Identify ongoing 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 healthcare services and status.
Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathering at move‑in, 30‑day 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 resident’s family or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
Contact resident’s attending physician 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 and promote standards including resident testing, training, and skills checks.
Properly handle and dispose of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.
Medication Programs
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 (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’, and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Six 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 medication room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers as directed by the RCD.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas: Resident‑Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes, and participate in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations: all federal, state/provincial, and local resident care and services regulations, resident rights, and resident assessment/evaluation processes.
Review physician reports of new residents as directed by RCD.
Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness.
Maintain compliance with all required training and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to guide team members.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Experience and Qualifications
Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing.
Current state/provincial license as a 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.
Knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
Good assessment skills.
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with ability to learn new applications.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to meet peak service delivery days and times.
About Sunrise We celebrate the unique ways our team brings moments of togetherness and joy to everyone served. With support, benefits, and growth opportunities, we offer a career that positively shines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in life.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay – get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
Potential discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses based on performance
Apply Today Learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work® and apply today.
Pre‑employment Requirements
Completion of a drug test (excluding marijuana), tuberculosis test, and physical evaluation.
COVID‑19 and influenza vaccination as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation Disclaimer Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses where applicable.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Sunrise Senior Living provided pay range This range is provided by Sunrise Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $28.60/hr ‑ $38.15/hr
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, families, and team members, and find joy and deep fulfillment in serving others. Explore how you can follow your passions and make a difference while growing in a supportive culture.
Job Overview The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of residents, providing leadership support, and assisting with resident care and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overall well‑being of residents, training and monitoring of medication administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating Sunrise’s Mission: “to champion the quality of life for all seniors.”
Coordination of Health Needs
Identify ongoing 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 healthcare services and status.
Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathering at move‑in, 30‑day 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 resident’s family or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
Contact resident’s attending physician 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 and promote standards including resident testing, training, and skills checks.
Properly handle and dispose of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.
Medication Programs
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 (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’, and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Six 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 medication room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers as directed by the RCD.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas: Resident‑Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes, and participate in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations: all federal, state/provincial, and local resident care and services regulations, resident rights, and resident assessment/evaluation processes.
Review physician reports of new residents as directed by RCD.
Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness.
Maintain compliance with all required training and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to guide team members.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Experience and Qualifications
Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing.
Current state/provincial license as a 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.
Knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
Good assessment skills.
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with ability to learn new applications.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to meet peak service delivery days and times.
About Sunrise We celebrate the unique ways our team brings moments of togetherness and joy to everyone served. With support, benefits, and growth opportunities, we offer a career that positively shines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in life.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay – get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
Potential discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses based on performance
Apply Today Learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work® and apply today.
Pre‑employment Requirements
Completion of a drug test (excluding marijuana), tuberculosis test, and physical evaluation.
COVID‑19 and influenza vaccination as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation Disclaimer Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses where applicable.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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