Memory Care Director- LPN or RN- $2500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILAB

Company: HHHUNT
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Memory Care Director- LPN or RN- $2500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! HHHunt's Spring Arbor Senior Living of Cary is seeking a qualified Memory Care Director for our cottage. The Cottage is HHHunt's memory care community. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, will be clinically sound and will have a passion for the care of residents with memory impairment. The Memory Care Director is the subject matter expert on all things related to managing the care of our memory impaired residents. A LPN or RN license is required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage

• Nursing licensure, LPN or RN, required
• Supervisory role of all MTs, CNAs and other cottage staff
• Recruit, hire and manage cottage care staff
• Complete scheduling for cottage care staff
• Orient, monitor progress and reinforce training of cottage care staff, including state required training
• Collaborate with Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director in implementing state regulations as required
• Complete all HHHunt and state required documentation in a timely manner
• Function as part of the management team (manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, planning and implementing marketing and community events)-- Programming, Resident Care and Nursing Responsibilities
  • Develop a care team and residential living environment that supports overall Cottage Care philosophy
  • Create and coordinate implementation of ongoing person-centered activities and life skills programming
  • Monitor physician orders to assure follow-through and completion
  • Audit Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notify pharmacy of changes
  • Complete resident assessments as outlined by HHHunt and licensure guidelines in a timely manner and train designated team members in assessment skills
  • Develop and implement resident care plans to meet the needs of residents per HHHunt and state policies
  • Monitor all aspects of the medication administration program
  • Direct and coordinate resident care service needs in collaboration with care team and community department heads as appropriate
  • Consult with families and/or physicians to coordinate proper resident care
  • Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents' medications, treatments, and/or therapies
  • Develops and coordinates strategies to reduce future potential risk --KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
    • Experience in and knowledge of diagnoses
    • Knowledge of medication and administration procedures
    • Knowledge in diagnostic review of resident falls
    • Knowledge in skillfully conducting resident assessments and creating appropriate Plans of Care
    • Educational background in understanding cognitive impairment
    • Ability to coordinate with medical providers with understanding of physiology
    • Ability to conduct professional care plan meetings with families as a licensed advocate for resident's needs
    • Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices, techniques, and methods
    • Knowledge of resources for seniors and of related agencies
    • Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer's and memory impaired residents
    • Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
    • Pleasant, friendly, and helpful at all times ensuring proper and timely service
    • Genuine concern for and strong interest in working with seniors
    • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times
    • Dependable
    • Organized and methodical --QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Must be 21 years of age or older
      • Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred
      • RN or LPN required and in good standing with state licensing authority
      • General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors
      • Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer's and memory impaired residents
      • Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
      • Ability to manage team processes and promote a team environment While other companies just build places to live, at HHHunt we build a better way of life.--HHHunt has continued to build on its successes and is now a recognized leader in real estate development throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and South Carolina creating new homes, apartment communities, senior living communities and award-winning master planned communities. It is HHHunt's mission to improve the world and how people live by creating meaningful experiences and places of great distinction.--Join our team and work with us here. You'll love it!-- As a progressive organization meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, in addition to the standard competitive benefits package we also offer 10 paid holidays as well as a paid birthday off, adoption benefits, excellent health care benefits, HHHunt rental discounts, and education assistance-to name just a few. To learn more about this exciting opportunity to join a great organization, visit www.hhhunt.com and discover for yourself why we believe, it's how you live that matters. HHHunt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications Skills Required Customer Service Expert Advanced Expert Preferred Problem Solving Advanced Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better. Experience Required Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer's and memory impaired resident Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred

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