Manager, Memory Care, LPN or RN Required

Palos Heights Senior Living•Palos Heights, IL

10d•Onsite

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!

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Must meet all state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Candidates may be considered with caregiver certifications beneficial to the community plus management experience.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.