LPN, Memory Care Director

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Health and Wellness to oversee and coordinate health care and clinical services for residents of the Memory Care Neighborhood. Directly supervises clinical staff; orients staff; evaluates, assigns, and directs Memory Care Department staff tasks.

Essential Functions

1. Works with the Director of Health and Wellness to ensure all residents are assessed prior to admission and as required by state regulations, to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of services.

2. Communicates with residents, family, leadership team, and staff to meet resident needs.

3. Assists with scheduling, preparing and participation in resident care conferences as required by state regulations to discuss resident needs and appropriate service delivery.

4. On-call as needed to support all clinical needs and/or staffing shortages.

5. Assists the Director of Health and Wellness in conducting necessary resident assessments when required.

6. Maintains health care plans/service plans on residents as delegated.

7. Ensures all resident’s medical records are maintained per policy and state regulations.

8. Provides in-services and training to staff.

9. Works in a safe manner, ensures any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and corrects unsafe action. Compliant with Safety Committee Standard.

7. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, and positively impacts co-workers, residents, and visitors.

8. Assists with hiring and onboarding new staff to clinical systems and processes. Oversees ongoing staff clinical training and competencies.

9. Maintain the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, which include ongoing in-service training, accreditations, specific coursework, and certifications. Complete required training promptly to comply with community policy and state regulations.

10. Demonstrate regular attendance and consistent punctuality.

11. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Education and Experience

A genuine desire to advocate for those with a Dementia diagnosis. 4+ years of Management experience with employee oversight and customer relations preferred. 3+ years of experience in a Dementia care setting preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Current, unencumbered state-specific LPN or RN License required. Must meet all health requirements, including TB. Must pass criminal background check. Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Essential Skills

Leadership through planning, directing, controlling, communicating and coaching. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and positive community relations skills.

Excellent grammar and punctuation. Ability to evaluate workers’ performances, strong working knowledge of employment laws and company regulations. Able to work well under pressure, resolve conflicts, to prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas. Self-motivated and has the ability to work independently and make decisions. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented. Pleasant, professional, and personable.