Nurse
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Naperville
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
LPN Medication Care Manager Summary
Provide high-quality care and services by administering medication
and treatments in a safe and organized manner to seniors in a
residential setting.
Job Description
The LPN Medication Care Manager is responsible for providing the
highest degree of quality care and services to seniors in a
residential setting. This role involves administering medication
and treatments in a safe and organized manner, while also
conducting Service and Health Updates, and participating in the
development of Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
Responsibilities
- Administer medication and treatments in a safe and organized
manner
- Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by the Resident
Care Director (RCD)
- Participate in the development of Individualized Service Plans
(ISPs)
- Document and initialize Daily Log to record pertinent
information about residents
- Review and update medication records to ensure accuracy and
compliance
- Assist with and observe medications and treatments for each
resident
- Ensure medications are passed according to times and document
any refusals or missed doses
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including
medication records
- Report any resident concerns or issues to the RCD or Wellness
Nurse
- Restock medication cart after each medication pass
- Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging
system
- Assess residents to determine need for "as needed medication"
and document and report to supervisor
- Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM)
or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift
- Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication carts, and
treatment carts
- Follow re-fill process for medications
- Help residents maintain independence and promote dignity and
physical safety
- Strive to understand and respond to each resident's unique
communication patterns, history, and basic human needs
- Practice good standard care precautions of cleanliness,
hygiene, and health
- Audit medication carts
Resident Care
- Notify RCD of any resident and/or family concerns through the
LEAD process
- Attend and actively participate in daily Cross Over meetings
facilitated by the LCM
- Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD
- Participate in the development of Individualized Service Plans
(ISPs)
- Transcribe orders
Risk Management and General Safety
- Partner with community team to ensure community is in
compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements
- 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 cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are kept out
of the way 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
Training and Contributing to Team Success
- Actively 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,
including participating in the team member engagement survey and
engagement improvement planning workshops
- Attend regular meetings, including 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
Qualifications
- LPN, LVN, or state/province specific licensed nurse
credential
- In states/provinces where appropriate, must maintain
certifications
- Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and
re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial
regulations:
- CPR and First Aid
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred
- Desire to serve and care for seniors
- Ability to make choices and decisions and act in the resident's
best interest
- Ability to react and remain calm in difficult
situations
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
and level of understanding
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making
skills
About Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care
for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest
resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to
provide quality care for seniors and their families.
Keywords: Sunrise Senior Living, Naperville , Nurse, Healthcare , Naperville, Illinois
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