LPN Medication Nurse - Senior Living Care Champion

Sunrise Senior Living; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistant Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO)

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to deliver safe, accurate care to our residents. You will administer medications per physician orders, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, and monitor residents for changes in health.

The role requires an active LPN license, CPR and First Aid, and experience in senior care or medication administration. Sunrise offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow within a purpose-driven team.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• 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 Service & Health Updates (SHUs).
• 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

Senior care experience

Education

LPN license

Tools

MAR/TAR documentation

Narcotic counts

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to deliver safe, accurate care to our residents. You will administer medications per physician orders, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, and monitor residents for changes in health.

The role requires an active LPN license, CPR and First Aid, and experience in senior care or medication administration. Sunrise offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow within a purpose-driven team.