LPN Med Tech

Sunrise Senior Living•Dix Hills, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and gain joy and fulfillment in serving others. Sunrise Senior Living was certified as a Great Place to Work® for the 8th time, highlighting its special culture. 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. This includes medication administration, documentation, conducting Service and Health Updates (SHUs), and providing resident care in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards, and Sunrise Senior Living policies, all while upholding the mission to “champion the quality of life for all seniors.” As part of the team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond, bringing moments of togetherness and joy. Sunrise offers support, benefits, and growth opportunities for a career that PositivelyShines.

Requirements

LPN, LVN, or state/province specific licensed nurse credential
Maintain certifications in states/provinces where appropriate
Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with seniors preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes.
Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers, removal techniques, procedures, and policies.
Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange guest/resident’s tanks when empty, and monitor to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.
Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, Medication Technician and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
Attend regular training by RCD and neighborhood coordinators.
May be designated as shift supervisor.
May supervise other medication care managers.
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
Perform other duties as assigned.