Memory Care Director - LPN

The Memory care Director (MCD) is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Memory care neighborhood.

The Memory care Director (MCD) reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and is responsible for the overall leadership and daily operations of the Memory care neighborhood. This role is focused on creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and person-centered environment for residents, while ensuring clinical compliance with all applicable regulatory standards. The MCD actively oversees resident safety, behavior expressions, routines, and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).

In close collaboration with the Healthcare Director, the MCD provides leadership and direction to medication technicians and nursing assistants, supporting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care. As the designated process owner of the Memory care Points of Distinction, the MCD ensures the consistent implementation of the Dining with Dignity Program, daily engagement programming, and other core components that promote dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

This position must be held by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as required by state regulations, and must operate within the scope of practice defined by the applicable State Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates residents prior to move-in to determine whether their care and service needs can be met in the community. Conducts re-evaluations as indicated by the residents’ condition and/or State regulations.
• Develops a service plan unique to each resident based on the evaluation and the resident’s stated preferences. Revises the service plan as indicated by the residents’ condition and/or State regulations
• Collaborate with each resident’s physician, pharmacist, third party healthcare providers, and other members of the healthcare team to promote coordinated care and services
• Collaborates/participates in the oversight of the community’s Medication Management Oversight Program. Collaborates with the pharmacy. Conducts med tech training and skills validation, where applicable by state regulations. Performs routine audits and other activities that promote safety in medication administration.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Assures that resident evaluations and documentation meet all requirements and collaborates with the HCD to assure that the resident care department is survey ready at all times.
• Conducts interviews, orientation, coaching and ongoing training of Memory care team members in accordance with associate training standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide supervision and direction to Memory care team members in collaboration with the Healthcare Director to ensure consistent, high-quality care and support.
• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the delivery of purposeful daily programming within the community and through external outings and events. Lead a minimum of 1 high quality, innovative program per month.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate monthly Family Council Meetings to foster open communication, share updates, and strengthen family engagement within the community.
• Partner with Alzheimer’s Association or other local organizations to schedule, organize and participate in Support Group meetings monthly.
• Utilize and connect with local community resources.
• Maintain Behavior Expression process.
• Ensure all aspects of dining are being met through partnership with the Director of Dining and Health Care Director.
• Completes daily and bi-weekly neighborhood rounds.
• Leads and organizes daily huddles.

Non-Essential Functions:

Promote a culture of teamwork and team member appreciation.

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments.
• Effectively communicate with resident families by responding to questions/concerns promptly.
• Complete all required courses in adherence with state regulations and Relias Learning.
• Passion for working with individuals with dementia.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Level of formal Education: Current valid and unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the State in which the community is located.

Areas of Study: Nursing. Experience in caring for geriatric individuals and those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia strongly preferred.

Years and type of Experience: 1-2 years’ experience required; 3 or more years' experience preferred.

Special Certificates: Current CPR certification required. Dementia training or Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred or eligible for certification.

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and night shift and weekends.
• Ability to be on-call after-hours
• Ability to act as the Manager-on-Duty on selected weekends
• Experience with Behavior Expressions redirection and interventions.