Manager of Memory Support/Namaste (LPN)

Company: Williamsburg Landing
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Do you take PRIDE in what you do?Apply today to Williamsburg Landing where employees lead with: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & ExcellenceWilliamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited life plan community, seeks a Memory Support Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of nursing care to residents in our Memory Support and Namaste areas, including their physical and psychosocial well-being. The Manager serves as the practicing LPN and oversees the work assigned to other LPNs, RMAs, NCPs, and CNAs and directs emergency response when necessary. In addition to working closely with Dementia Services and interdepartmental staff to create a cohesive environment to care for the psychosocial needs of the residents living with dementia, the Memory Support Manager assists physicians as requested, ensures all documentation is timely and correct, all medications are dispensed as written, and that all errors are promptly reported and remediated.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssists in general management and leadership of Memory Support/Namaste; responsible for oversight and operational management performanceOversees the work of nursing staff, ensuring that responsibilities are performed according to expectations; assigns work and trains staff in accepted work methods; participates in hiring and evaluating staff; disciplines staff as needed and makes recommendations for termination when requiredMonitors staff for professionalism and positive interaction with residents and their families, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees; coordinates with Dementia Services to support a culture of relationship-centered care through parallel programming, and personalized one to one engagementsUpdates the stay-over list and assists with call outs/replacements coveragePerforms RMA and LPN observation audits regarding the passing of medications; reviews/trains staff, as needed, on policies and procedures regarding medication management, and completes employee performance evaluations and Stay InterviewsEnsures all shift responsibilities are completed before the end of the shift by the LPNs, RMAs and CNAs or that the next shift's expectations have been communicated during shift change reportMakes rounds daily on staff and residents for effective communicationsResponds to resident needs including emergencies, medication administration, and support with activities of daily living when neededEnsures that schedules have been created, posted and communicated, and coordinates follows up on all medical appointments and consultations for residents; prepares paperwork for outside appointments; may request assistance from nursing staff or volunteers if appropriately trainedMaintains vigilance to observe any unusual symptoms or signs of illness or skin breakdown, or negative changes in vital signs; reports any indication of residents' deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health by noting such signs or evidence as uneaten food, deteriorating cleanliness, or conversations that indicate deep unhappiness or lonelinessContacts the physician as needed; assists the physicians with medical procedures when requestedEnsures that resident prescriptions are ordered if needed; disposes of medications according to established protocol when neededEnsures resident weight sheets and vital signs are completed/updated each month as required by regulation or policy, coordinating follow up by Care Team as indicated; may request assistance from nursing staffEnsures all updates of Activities of Daily Living Task Sheets are completedConducts chart audits for Memory Support/Namaste in preparation for the annual Department of Social Services (DSS) Survey; assures residents are charted on a monthly and as-needed basis and completes all required documentation within the prescribed guidelinesCompletes Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) and works with the Social Worker to develop and update all Individualized Service Plan (ISP); assists with resident evaluations to determine individualized care plans; attends and actively participates in resident review team meetings as neededResponsible to ensure daily thermometer checks on the refrigerator holding medications and monthly checks on the emergency bag and emergency carts; may request assistance from nursing staffChecks for expired and discontinued medications and disposes as requiredMaintains communication with family member as requested and within the confines of federal and state regulations; participates fully on teams established to improve processes and communication between the unit and families or other segments of Williamsburg LandingMaintains adequate supplies and equipment for the unit and records supplies and equipment to be orderedMaintains positive and professional relationships with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employeesEvaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous performance improvementEnsures that staff receives training to meet mandated standards, that develops their professional abilities, and that prepares them for advancement opportunitiesAssumes responsibility for own professional development; attends scheduled training programs that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by Williamsburg Landing and by regulatory and accrediting bodies, as well as staying abreast of developments within the fieldPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSMust possess a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of VirginiaTwo (2) years of nursing experience in long-term care or assisted living setting with at least one (1) year of experience working with people with advancing stages of dementiaSupervisory experience, preferredMust have valid CPR certification or obtain it after employmentMust obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner certification within 1 year of employment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing to fulfill job responsibilitiesComprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, theory and practice with an emphasis on current trends in gerontological nursingKnowledge of different types of dementia and how they presentKnowledge of programs that delay the progressive cognitive deterioration of people with dementiaAbility to work effectively as a member of a team and to support the development of LPNs, CMAs, and CNAsDemonstrated ability to exhibits effective leadership skills in managing staffProficient with MS Office and internet-based researchAbility to exercise sound professional judgmentAbility to respond appropriately in an emergencyAbility to lift and carry a minimum of 50 poundsRequires standing and walking for entire shift, lifting and transferring residentsEmployees may be required to work additional hours when business needs make such scheduling necessary.BENEFITSHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceFSA & HSA403(b) Retirement Plan529 College Savings PlanLong-Term Care InsuranceLegal ResourcesPaid Time OffHoliday PayCorporate Wellness ProgramHealth Club & Spa MembershipEmployee Education & Training FundEmployee Assistance ProgramCredit Union MembershipApply online at Williamsburglanding.org.EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug FreeRequirements:PIf786a8f71933-25660-33763809

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