What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Nurse Leader (LPN) position at Park Place at Winghaven?
Park Place at Winghaven is currently seeking an experienced LPN to help lead and oversee the Memory Care portion of our gorgeous senior living community! If you have a passion for working with seniors who have memory impairments such as Alzheimer's and Dementia this might be the perfect opportunity for you! As an AgeWell Solvere Living community, we believe in offering exceptional care and excellent programming to our Memory Care residents, in hopes that they will be able to truly live their best lives. If you wish to be part of an excellent team that truly values their residents, look no further! We would love the opportunity to speak with you! Apply today!
As a certified Great Place to Work for 7 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:
Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness. Supervise and monitor all memory care nursing staff to obtain highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties. Accountable to Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all memory care nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The above duties include many of the tasks for LPN. At times it may be necessary to perform other duties as requested by the Director of Nursing or Executive Director. Refusal to perform any task as directed by the Executive Director will be cause for disciplinary action.
Qualifications:
As a certified Great Place to Work for 7 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Management Incentive Plan Eligibility
Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness. Supervise and monitor all memory care nursing staff to obtain highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties. Accountable to Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all memory care nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
- Make daily rounds of all Memory Care residents.
- Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
- Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
- Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
- Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
- Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
- Administers emergency first aid.
- Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by DOW are carried out. Re: Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
- Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff.
- Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
- Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
- Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
- Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
- Perform related work as required per assignment. Understands duties and responsibilities and ensures they are carried out for Memory Care residents.
The above duties include many of the tasks for LPN. At times it may be necessary to perform other duties as requested by the Director of Nursing or Executive Director. Refusal to perform any task as directed by the Executive Director will be cause for disciplinary action.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
- Work experience in the geriatric field
- Ability to communicate well and in writing.
- Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to work under pressure at times.
- Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
- Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality. Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
- Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
- CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.
