LPN &/or RMA - Assisted Living
Harrisonburg, VA Assisted Living/Memory Support
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Schedule: FT, PT, or PRN| Evening Shift | 3 pm-11 pm | Monday-Friday | Rotating Weekends + Shift Differential!  


Sunnyside is seeking caring, dedicated LPNs and RMAs to join our Assisted Living team. Whether you're an experienced nurse or a certified medical assistant ready to expand your skills in elder care, this role offers purpose, growth, and a chance to truly impact lives. As a vital part of our Assisted Living team, you’ll provide direct care and support to residents, helping ensure their comfort, safety, and well-being each day. You’ll work closely with nurse aides, medication aides, and leadership to create a nurturing, professional, and high-quality care environment.


Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide individualized, compassionate care based on resident needs and care plans
  • Administer medications (LPNs only) and assist with medication support duties (RMAs)
  • Monitor and document resident health status and report any changes promptly
  • Assist with and guide daily living activities alongside CNAs and Med Aides
  • Support emergency response efforts as needed
  • Follow established protocols and safety standards
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members
  • Help create a warm, respectful, and engaging environment for residents
  • Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
  • Support the onboarding of new staff and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Perks & Benefits You'll Love! 

  • Paid sick, vacation & personal time (even for part-time employees!)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition assistance & on-site training
  • Annual uniform reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to on-site wellness center, orthopedic specialist & general practitioner
  • Daily opportunities to form meaningful relationships and make a difference
  • A beautiful 150+ acre campus with walking trails, dog park, fishing ponds & more!
     

Ready to Love Where You Work?

At Sunnyside, we believe in more than just providing care—we believe in creating community. If you're an LPN or RMA looking for a rewarding career in senior living, we invite you to apply today and experience what it means to S.H.I.N.E. at Sunnyside.

Requirements

For LPNs:

  • Current LPN license through the Virginia Board of Nursing  
  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain)  
  • Previous experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred  

For RMAs:

  • Current Registered Medical Aid Licensure in Virginia 
  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain)  
  • Experience supporting care in a clinical or senior living setting preferred  

For All Candidates:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills  
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain attention to detail  
  • A positive, professional, and resident-focused attitude  
  • Willingness to work rotating weekends and flexible hours as needed  
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards  
  • Ability to respond to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure  


Physical and Environmental Considerations: 

This job operates in a residential-style nursing environment with normal lighting levels (except where lighting is reduced in resident rooms),   comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation, and low noise levels. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time. Additionally, employees will routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 60 lbs or less and occasionally more than 60 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity,   auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Contact with blood, body fluids. Minimal hazards if required, Universal Precautions are followed.