At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!
Job Description
In this position, your main responsibilities will include:
- Recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and staffing of team members.
- Provide nursing care to residents, including but not limited to: completion of health assessments and resident care plans, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, and introducing interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs. Also provide medication administration and help with resident care, as needed.
- In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment, and care planning.
Qualifications
To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse required.
- Candidates may be considered with caregiver certifications beneficial to the community plus management experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years of management experience in directing/providing dementia care for seniors preferred.
- A strong background in patient care assessment, assessing resident behavioral symptoms, and developing non-pharmacologic approaches to meeting resident needs.
- Experience in community or long-term care settings.
- Must meet all state requirements.
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