Manager, Memory Care, LPN or RN Required

Spectrum Retirement Communities•Mesa, AZ

1d•$67,000

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! Salary: starting at $67,000 annually, based on experience Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday In this position, your main responsibilities will include: Recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and staffing of team members. Implementing resident-centered dementia care. Provide nursing care to residents, including but not limited to: Completion of health assessments and resident care plans, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, introduce interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs, etc. Also provide medication administration and help with resident care, as needed In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment and care planning. This position may occasionally fill in on the weekend as a Manager-On-Duty.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Candidates may be considered with caregiver certifications beneficial to the community plus management experience.
Minimum 1-2 years of management experience in directing/providing dementia care for seniors preferred.
A strong background in patient care assessment, assessing resident behavioral symptoms and developing non-pharmacologic approaches to meeting resident needs.
Has experience in community or long-term care settings.
Must meet all state requirements.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and staffing of team members.
Implementing resident-centered dementia care.
Completion of health assessments and resident care plans
Discussing changes in resident condition with physicians
Introduce interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs
Medication administration
Coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment and care planning.
Fill in on the weekend as a Manager-On-Duty