Manager, Memory Care - LPN or RN Required

The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Manager, Memory Care. In this position, your main responsibilities will include recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and staffing of team members. You will implement resident-centered dementia care and provide nursing care to residents, including health assessments, resident care plans, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, and introducing interventions to reduce falls. You will also provide medication administration and assist with resident care as needed. In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, you will 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.
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.
Coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment and care planning.
Occasionally fill in on the weekend as a Manager-On-Duty.