What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Manager position at Eklego?
Eklego is excited to be assisting Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in their search for a dedicated and compassionate RN Memory Care Manager to join a team of nursing professionals working in a direct-hire position in Dousman, WI. This position is a Full-Time Day position working Monday-Friday with on-call responsibilities.
The Memory Care Manager supports the mission and values by planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the administrative and professional functions of Three Pillars Community Based Residential Facility, Riverside Lodge. The Memory Care Manager will ensure quality care and services are provided for residents.
What will I do in this role?
- Serve as an expert in dementia/memory care for all residents and associates.
- Leads and directs all care, services and programming, ensuring exceptional quality and services while maintaining compliance with all federal and state regulations.
- Maintain timely, accurate written charts/documents/records as required by law/regulations/Three Pillars policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain and Individual Service Plan for residents including annual and change of condition updates.
- Assess and document changes in resident condition. And follow up with physician and family as indicated. Rounds with physicians.
- Oversee all aspects of resident life: ADL's, housekeeping, nursing, medication management, programing and dining and provide feedback to Senior Director of Dementia Programming as needed.
- In conjunction with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming completes Three Pillars assessments as required (annual, change of condition, new admission).
- Operate within budgetary guidelines. Hold department staff accountable for operating within budget. Purchase routine equipment and supplies.
- Suggest revisions to policies and procedures to Senior Director of Dementia Programming. maintain quality care, and quality of life ensure a safe working environment, and meet regulatory requirements for staff and residents.
- Reports staffing needs to Senior Director of Dementia Programming such as openings/shift changes/moves within campus, etc.
- Completes staff interviews in collaboration with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming.
- Provide and delegate training and staff development to team members that have the passion and the will to learn Social Model techniques to meet the residents' and families' wants and needs. Attend shift report.
- Coach and supervise Service Associates and nurse. Conduct fair, accurate and timely performance evaluations in collaboration with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming. Administer fair and consistent discipline in collaboration with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming.
- Maintain accountabilities for all tasks, duties or activities of RSL staff in collaboration with Senior Director of Dementia Programming.
- Set an exemplary model for staff through professional appearance, treatment of employees and showing dedication to company goals and values.
- Notify Environmental services if Material Safety Data Sheets for RSL-MC require additions or corrections.
- Promptly investigate and follow through on all resident and employee incidents/injuries in collaboration with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming.
- Provide a safe working environment for employees with an effective safety program to prevent injuries and return to work programs for those injured on the job.
- Follow safety, security, infection control (including Standard Precautions) and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to assure resident and personal safety and the protection of Three Pillars property.
- Consult with other departments to coordinate efforts to provide services that meet organizational needs.
- Continually seek opportunities for Quality Improvement.
- Actively recognize and appropriately respond to customer needs in collaboration with the Senior Director of Dementia Programming.
- Keep current with job standards through in-service training, continuing education, personal and professional development.
What is required in this position?
- Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a memory care geriatric setting, managerial responsibilities preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge required. Ability to learn and use computer applications as they apply to job duties.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations as applied to the CBRF.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic and behavioral interventions and techniques for effectively interacting with individuals with cognitive impairment.
- Minimum education must be Dementia related.
- First aid, CBRF and fire safety training.
- Able to work an on-call rotation in the memory and assisted living care units.
Why Choose Eklego?
Eklego partners with choice Senior Care organizations committed to hiring qualified and compassionate staff, and Eklego partners with YOU, as a healthcare professional, to find a workplace that best fits your priorities!
As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:
- We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs
- Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one-stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
- No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
- Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring great talent like you because we're ALL better together
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.