Memory Care Director LPN

Heritage Operations Group; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Free continuing education

Job summary

Heritage Operations Group seeks a compassionate Memory Care Director with an LPN background to lead our memory care unit, ensuring exceptional resident care, engaging programs, and meaningful quality of life for seniors.

The role blends clinical leadership with staff mentorship, family liaison, and creating a person-centered environment for residents living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, senior living, or long-term care strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, and resident-centered services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Computer proficiency and documentation experience within an EHR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the memory care community.
• Supervise, coach, and support CNAs and nursing staff.
• Conduct resident assessments, care plan reviews, and service plan meetings.
• Partner with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care.
• Develop and implement engaging, dementia-focused programming and activities.
• Monitor resident wellbeing through daily rounds and ongoing evaluations.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on dementia care best practices.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and dignified environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Staff coaching

EHR documentation

Education

LPN credential

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Facility Name

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day in the Lives of Seniors

Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a passion for dementia care and leadership? We're seeking a dedicated Memory Care Director to lead our specialized memory care unit, ensuring residents receive exceptional care, engaging programming, and a meaningful quality of life.

In this rewarding leadership role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with your ability to build relationships, mentor caregivers, support families, and create a warm, person-centered environment for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the memory care community
• Supervise, coach, and support CNAs and nursing staff
• Conduct resident assessments, care plan reviews, and service plan meetings
• Partner with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care
• Develop and implement engaging, dementia-focused programming and activities
• Monitor resident wellbeing through daily rounds and ongoing evaluations
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Provide education and guidance to staff on dementia care best practices
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and dignified environment for residents

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, senior living, or long-term care strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, and resident-centered services
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Computer proficiency and documentation experience within an EHR
• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• Vision Insurance for full-time employees
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefit Plans offered to full- and part-time employees
• Wellness Program
• Free continuing education through our Learning Management System
• Great team to work alongside!
• *Further benefit details listed on total rewards guide

Location(s)

Pay Range $76,000.00 - $83,000.00 / year

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