Memory Care Nursing Director (RN)

Viva Senior Living; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Liverpool, NY, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Resident Care Director and lead a 56-bed memory care community. You will supervise the care team, oversee assessments, care plans, and medication management, while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and partner with the Executive Director and leadership to support occupancy and family

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing with New York State requirements.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• At least one year of full-time clinical experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in senior living or healthcare preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of resident care, medication management, assessments, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the resident care team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and compassionate work environment.
• Oversee delivery of person-centered care for residents living with dementia.
• Ensure care aligns with individual needs, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Oversee assessments, service plans, medication management, infection control, and clinical care processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies.
• Monitor residents’ well-being and communicate with families, physicians, ED, and care team.
• Serve as clinical resource and care manager for residents and families.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, mentor, and motivate direct care staff.
• Conduct orientations and ensure training and competency evaluations.
• Develop and manage departmental schedules within budgets.
• Manage department budget and support operational goals.
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention through strong relationships.
• Partner with leadership to support occupancy, referrals, and community success.
• Set goals, monitor outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and life safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with resident care as needed within licensure scope.
• Maintain HIPAA and privacy compliance and report concerns.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Dementia care

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Viva Senior Living in Liverpool, NY, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Resident Care Director and lead a 56-bed memory care community. You will supervise the care team, oversee assessments, care plans, and medication management, while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and partner with the Executive Director and leadership to support occupancy and family