Memory Care Director

Overview:

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Resident Services Director (RSD) to provide clinical oversight and ensure quality of care for all residents. The Memory Care Manager assists in maintaining compliance of federal and state regulations while ensuring the organizations policies and procedures are implemented and maintained. This position also participates in the community’s QAPI Committee.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Ensure the Memory Care associates are knowledgeable and engaging with the residents and supports the Memory Care programming, Life Enrichment and specialized Dining programs for our Memory Care residents.
• Supervise the delivery of nursing services to residents including ADLs and medication services.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new clinical associates.
• Monitor and assist in scheduling staff to ensure the community is appropriately supported.
• Assist with resident assessments for pre-admission, admission, and ongoing assessments and implementation/updating of Resident Service Plans.
• Participate in care conferences and maintain regular communication with families and residents.
• Routinely make rounds of the community for compliance and ensure proper resident care.
• Ensure an attractive, safe, and sanitary environment is provided for residents, associates, families, and outside vendors.
• Serve as a member of the QAPI Committee as assigned.
• Audit and complete electronic health records.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative Staff with on-call responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications: Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in practicing state required; current CPR certification preferred

Experience : 2+ years of nursing management experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, Point Click Care experience preferred.

Travel : N/A

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