LPN LVN
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Not only will you build meaningful relationships
with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will
also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work.
Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on
meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior
Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated
Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top
culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place
Sunrise is to be a part of. COMMUNITY NAME The Fairfax Job ID
2025-227843 JOB OVERVIEW The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing direct
resident care and supervision of direct resident care of
non-licensed team members in the skilled nursing operations and
other areas throughout the community as appropriate. Responsible
for leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior
Living, "to champion quality of life for all seniors" in accordance
with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards, and
Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of
quality care and services to our guests/residents. RESPONSIBILITIES
& QUALIFICATIONS Job Description Essential Duties As a part of the
Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and
Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational
belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique
responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the
essential functions listed as follows: Clinical Care Assist the
Leadership Team in supervising the nursing team members. Assist
with the development and leadership of the Designated Nursing
Assistants (DNA)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and follows the
Resident Centered Care model. Assist with providing clinical care
and not limited to urinary catheterization, tube feedings,
applying/changing dressings, Accu-checks, medication
management/administration, admission, and transfer and discharge of
guests/residents. Complete timely and accurate documentation of
guests/resident's charts. Complete Incident Reports and report to
Director of Nursing Services (DNS). Review, update, and notate in
the electronic health record to learn and document pertinent
resident and community information. Conduct effective visits/rounds
at a minimum twice a day and conduct visits/rounds with physicians
as necessary as assigned by DNS. Research and document all
incidents of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds as
assigned by DNS, Executive Director (ED), or Skilled Nursing
Administrator (SNA). Participate in the Clinical IDT meeting and in
the Daily Prospective Payment System (PPS) meetings to obtain
information on admissions and discharges for the day/week. Assist
in monitoring medication records and administration. Assist in
receiving lab, x-ray, and other test results and communicates
appropriately. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Strive
for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the
Quality Services Review (QSR) process in demonstration and
knowledge of standard practices and excellent resident care and
services. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key
quality improvement areas: Skilled nursing transformation and
Resident Centered Care Model. Sunrise and Federal Quality
Indicators. Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Indicator
Meetings. Assists with development of plans for Quality Indicators
above the Sunrise threshold. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in
the following key regulations: All Federal, state/provincial, and
Local resident care nursing regulations. Resident Rights. Resident
Assessment Instrument process. Actively participates in Federal,
state/provincial, and Local surveys. Restorative Follow the
documentation guidelines of the Restorative process. Train and
monitor the DNAs/CNAs in the Restorative program. Monitor the
documentation for the Restorative program. Monitor for resident
decline and improvement. Refer guest/resident to restorative
nursing as indicated. Clinical Systems Demonstrate Sunrise
practices and guidelines for care and services surrounding
guest/resident's skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and
bowel/bladder. Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring
of documentation related to clinical systems weekly. Consult with
physician as appropriate. Ensure guest/resident changes, concerns,
and/or solutions are reported to the DNS as appropriate. Medication
Management Transcribe physician orders in the Medication
Administration Record/Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR)
accurately and promptly to include initials, date and time 'noted',
and date faxed to pharmacy. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the
Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication,
dosage, time, route, right to refuse). Perform and follow Sunrise
and nursing standards for taking orders from physicians and
administering medications. Ensure current guest/resident photo with
dates for all guest/resident on MAR/TAR. Complete Med Pass audit as
a quarterly minimum. Complete MAR/TAR audit each month. Monitor the
Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for
neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired
medications. Guest/ Resident, Family, and Visitor Relations Respond
to guest/resident, family, and visitor requests in a timely and
professional warm manner. Communicate with families regarding the
guest/resident medical care and seek new methods to incorporate
guest/resident requests into existing nursing standards. Maintain
confidentiality of all guest/resident information. Review, read,
notate, and initial the Daily Log to document and learn about
pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral
changes. Risk Management and General Safety Partner with community
team to ensure community follows 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. Infection Control Understand and follow infection
control practices. Provide training as needed to support infection
control practices. 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, exchanges guest/resident tanks when empty, and monitors to
make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels. Supervision
Assist with staffing and scheduling ensuring staffing is sufficient
to meet guest/resident needs. Assist with providing team member
evaluation feedback, coaching, and counseling on care provided as
appropriate. Provide leadership for team members during
orientation, Sunrise University trainings, and evaluations as
appropriate. Training and Contributing to Team Success 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, and others as directed by
the Supervisor/Department Coordinator. Maintains 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. Core Competencies Ability to handle
multiple priorities Ability to delegate assignments to the
appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
Competent in organizational and time management skills Demonstrates
good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Experience and Qualifications Graduate of approved college/school
of nursing Maintains a current state/provincial license as a
Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse A minimum of one (1) year
experience in long term care, assisted living, skilled nursing,
hospital, and/or full-service operations Maintains CPR
certification and ongoing training and re-education as required by
Sunrise and state/provincial regulations Demonstrated knowledge of
nursing practices, techniques, and methods as applied to skilled
nursing and resident care Demonstration of knowledge of federal,
state/provincial, and local long term care regulations
Understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the
Care Plan Process Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills,
Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications
with the ability to learn new applications Ability to work
weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available for our
customers at peak service delivery days and times As applicable,
all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the
Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for
safety and regulatory compliance ABOUT SUNRISE Ready to take the
next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part
of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at
Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate
the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to
everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits,
and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that
PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at
work and in your life. We also offer benefits and other
compensation that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and
Disability Plans Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistant
Program / Discount Program Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and
holiday pay Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
(offered in the U.S. only) Tuition Reimbursement In addition to
base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or
non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus
will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by
Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the
plan/program. Some benefits have eligibility requirements Apply
today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place
to Work® PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Sunrise considers the health
and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be
one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is
conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not
include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g.
Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza
vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable
federal, state, and local laws and authorities. COMPENSATION
DISCLAIMER Selected candidates will be offered competitive
compensation based on geographic location of community/office,
skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses
(where applicable).
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