What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Nurse Manager (LPN/RN) position at CHATEAU RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LLC?
Memory Care Nurse Manager
RN or LPN
Position Summary
The Memory Care Nurse Manager (MCNM) is responsible for the overall management and success of the Memory Care Department. This leadership role oversees resident care, regulatory compliance, and team performance while fostering a warm, supportive, and resident-centered environment.
The MCNM is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and developing caregiving staff; overseeing resident assessments and care planning; facilitating care conferences; and ensuring compliance with all Chateau policies and Washington State regulations. As a leader, the MCNM is expected to cultivate a positive culture for residents, families, and team members while representing Chateau through community and industry engagement.
Reports To: Health Services Director (HSD)
Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday – Thursday
Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 annually plus monthly bonuses
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (paid at 90 and 180 days)
Qualifications
- Current RN license, or LPN with RN oversight
- Minimum two years of long-term care experience, preferably in Assisted Living or Memory Care
- Supervisory and management experience
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Sensitivity to and understanding of issues related to aging and dementia care
- Specialty training: Manager Mental Health, Manager Dementia
- Valid CPR and Food Handler’s Permit
Essential Responsibilities
Resident Care & Compliance
- Oversee resident assessments, care plans, ADL documentation, behavior plans, and negotiated service agreements
- Ensure all Chateau policies, procedures, and systems are implemented and followed
- Assist the HSD in ensuring compliance with Boarding Home regulations
- Oversee the medication assistance program
- Interact with physicians and healthcare professionals to meet resident care needs
- Facilitate resident care conferences and maintain the Resident Characteristic Roster
- Ensure accurate documentation, incident reporting, and revenue capture
Leadership & Operations
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and coach caregiving staff
- Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching
- Maintain adequate staffing levels within budgetary guidelines and cover shifts as needed
- Participate in monthly staff meetings and in-services in collaboration with the HSD
- Be on-call for departmental, medical, and emergency needs (rotating on-call)
- Perform caregiver duties as needed
Community & Culture
- Maintain a positive, resident-centered environment for residents, families, and team members
- Participate in community and industry networking to promote Chateau
- Represent Chateau in events and activities that support the community and department
- Protect resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chateau Retirement Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under Washington State or federal law.
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000