RN / LPN Unit Manager Memory Care

Job Description

Job Description

Unit Manager Memory Care, RN / LPN- Mon-Friday & On call Rotation

Wellington Parc is looking for a Memory Care Unit Manager, RN / LPN to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission:   Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values... 

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness 

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love. 

Position Overview:

The Unit Manager is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term community.  The UM collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and families to create individualized care plans, maintain a supportive environment, and foster a culture of empathy, purpose, and meaningful engagement for residents living with various forms of dementia.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Perform general management functions such as hiring, disciplining, and evaluating care team members.

·        Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues/concerns for the unit.

·        Manage area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

·        Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.

·        Contact physicians as needed/necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.

·        Review staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassign personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.

·        Monitor the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensure that appropriate and quality care is administered.

·        Obtain medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic are to residents on a continuing basis.

·        Assist in the orientation of new personnel, monitoring their skills and guides and observe care team members that may need assistance with procedures.

Qualifications:

·        Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

·        Licensed as an LPN or RN in the state employed; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.

·        Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred, but not required.

·        Minimum of one (2) year’s work experience with dementia or Alzheimer's residents, or both, within the past five (5) years.

Bluegrass Benefits:

·        Quarterly Pay Increase

·        Daily Pay

· Company-Paid Life Insurance

·        7 Company Paid Holidays

·        Telehealth Services

·        Double Pay on Holidays

·        Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Wellington Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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