Director of Nursing (DON) - Memory Care

Responsibilities:

• Provides in-service memory care training at quarterly staff meetings
• Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents, including off-site visits (home visits, hospital visits)
• Performs wellness assessments and develops individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident
• Delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents
• Engages with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience
• Fosters communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members
• Evaluates and communicates changes in residents' abilities and care status
• Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the memory care clinical team in providing exceptional care experiences
• Coordinates with the Activity Director to review and establish a monthly memory care activity calendar
• Contributes toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Complies with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information

Qualifications:

• Maintains current state nursing licensure, RN preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing supervisory experience preferred
• Prior senior/supportive living experience required
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) per state requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity

Benefits:

• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit packages available
• Work-life balance | Paid Time Off
• EAP & Maven family planning program
• 401(k) employer match biweekly
• Self-service payroll
• Daily pay options available