LPN Medication Nurse
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- Days
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 944 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As an LPN Medication Nurse, you provide licensed nursing support through safe medication administration, health monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation.
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What You’ll Do
- 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
You play a critical role in preventing medication errors, identifying health changes early, and protecting resident safety through clinical precision and regulatory adherence.
What We’re Looking For
- Active LPN license in good standing
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Strong assessment and documentation skills
- Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred
LPN Medication Nurse – Deliver Safe, Accurate Care That Protects Resident Health LPN Medication Nurse | Licensed Practical Nurse | Medication Administration | Senior Living | MAR/TAR | Resident Care
Pay Range
29.25 - 39.05
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
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
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®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Requirements
- LPN
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Place
- City
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- State price level
- about the national average
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Buffalo Grove is a quiet, family-friendly suburb northwest of Chicago with tree-lined residential streets and a relaxed pace of life. Nearby forest preserves and parks offer outdoor escapes, while its location within the metro area keeps major hospital systems within commuting distance for nurses seeking a calmer home base.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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