Memory Care Director - LPN Nurse Leader

The Bristal Assisted Living; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Health, dental, vision

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in Holtsville, NY is seeking an experienced LPN nurse supervisor to lead the Reflections Memory Care program and guide dementia care for residents. You will supervise staff, coordinate in-service training, oversee daily operations, ensure DOH compliance, and communicate with families, physicians and team members.

This full-time role requires a weekend day and a supportive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Three+ years with Alzheimer’s/dementia patients and five+ years with geriatric population.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and an active LPN or CDP license.
• Two+ years supervisory experience in assisted living, skilled nursing or similar healthcare setting.
• Experience planning and administering in-service training programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities; lead by example.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to liaise with residents, families and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Reflections Memory Care program.
• Supervise and train staff; lead in-service education for the Reflections team.
• Act as liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and DOH regulations; document properly.
• Schedule and oversee team members; assist with medication management.
• Work full-time with one weekend day per week (Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Discretion

Time management

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

LPN license

CDP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced LPN nurse supervisor to become the

Job Description

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced LPN nurse supervisor to become the Director of Memory Care, our dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia Memory Care. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and success of the Reflections Program, including planning, organizing and coordinating special needs programs. You will also provide team member supervision and training, and act as a liaison and advocate for our residents and their families. This is a hands-on position requiring occasional participation in assisting residents with ADLs.

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday 9am-5:30pm

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring that resident care and management needs are sufficiently and appropriately assessed
• Serving as the liaison between residents, the resident’s legal representatives, their families, administrative staff and community-based service providers
• Motivating and developing team members, including providing in-service education of the special needs program to Reflections area team members on health/wellness related topics
• Leading the daily operations of the Reflections Memory Care area and ensuring compliance with company and Department of Health (DOH) regulatory policies and standards regarding resident admission and discharge procedure as well as compiling appropriate medical case notes and other required documentation
• Scheduling and overseeing team members and assisting with medication management
• Full-time schedule requires working one weekend day per week (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs).
  
  

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years working intimately with Alzheimer’s or dementia patients and a minimum 5 years’ experience working with the geriatric population
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and an active Licensed LPN or CDP
• A minimum of two (2 ) years of supervisory experience in an assisted living, skilled nursing, clinical or similar healthcare related field is preferred
• Experience planning and administering in-service education programs
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills as a mentor who can lead by example
• Possess a working knowledge of medical and nursing terminology
• Knowledge of geriatric care needs, supervision and administration
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to speak clearly, concisely and confidently with residents and their families, physicians, property personnel and other key stakeholders
• Exceptional multitasking, organizational and time management skills a must
• Ability and flexibility to excel despite frequent work interruptions
• Reset priorities in order to complete work responsibilities in a timely manner
• Apply discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress related to working with special needs population
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
  
  

Benefits Include

• Salary increases based on annual performance
• Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses, and an annual holiday bonus
• 401K plan
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• PTO days, company-paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually
• Optional lunch for all employees
• Available health, dental and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement per year for the LPN to RN Bridge Program
  
  

Job Types: Full-time