LPN Medication Nurse — Precise, Compassionate Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Plan

Retirement Savings

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Illinois is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support through safe medication administration, health monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation.

You will administer medications per physician orders, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor symptoms, report changes, and support care plan updates. A licensed LPN in good standing is required; CPR/First Aid will be expected.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtain- able.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time.
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief.
• Report refusals or adverse reactions promptly.
• Transcribe physician orders and support care plan updates.
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes.
• Maintain medication carts and complete narcotic counts.

Skills

Active LPN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Senior care experience

Tools

MAR/TAR documentation

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Illinois is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support through safe medication administration, health monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation.

You will administer medications per physician orders, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor symptoms, report changes, and support care plan updates. A licensed LPN in good standing is required; CPR/First Aid will be expected.