LPN Medication Nurse — Safe, Precise Senior Living Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and DIS

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Flexible pay (myFlexPay)

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

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

You will monitor residents, follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration, transcribe orders, uphold safety, and participate in SHUs and care plan updates while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments 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.
• Conduct SHUs (Service & Health Updates).
• Transcribe physician orders and support care plan updates.
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes.
• Maintain medication carts, complete narcotic counts, and uphold compliance standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Education

Active LPN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

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

You will monitor residents, follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration, transcribe orders, uphold safety, and participate in SHUs and care plan updates while maintaining regulatory compliance.