Memory care Director (LPN)

Standard Requirements: 
1. Supports the Mission Values and Vision of Brandywine Living and the facility. 
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy dignity 
and wellbeing of all residents in a safe secure environment. 
3. Supports cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for: 
a. Safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established 
fire/safety/disaster plans risk management and security report and/or correct unsafe 
working conditions equipment repair and maintenance needs. 
b. Confidentiality of all data including resident employee and operations data. 
c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. 
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual 
harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. 
4. Supports and participates in common teamwork: 
a. Cooperates and works together with all coworkers; plan and complete job duties with 
minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment. 
b. Uses tactful appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. 
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor coworkers or residents regarding reported 
complaints problems and concerns. 
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents family members and guests. 
e. Completes requirements for inservice training acceptable attendance uniform and dress 
codes including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties:
Coordinates recruitment and hiring process specifically for the Reflections Care Management 
team members
Completes staff performance appraisals/disciplinary action
Facilitates general orientation for all staff on Reflections Program 
Conducts monthly in services on various dementia related topics for all staff
Responsible for environmental rounds to check for safety of exit doors resident room safety 
and unit safety and adherence to brand standards
Provides direct support to care management staff for behavior symptom 
management/resident care approaches
Coordinates and facilitates the RCP Training program for primary staff on unit. Responsible for 
tracking completion and scheduling of RCP classes.
Suggests residents for restorative potential and assures program is consistently carried out by 
staff to maintain residents maximum practicable level of function.
Cooperate with other resident services for complete evaluation of care.
Assist in establishing linkages with and arranging for services from public and private sources 
for income health mental health and social services

Assist the resident in making application for and maintaining income entitlements and public 
benefits.
Coordinate care planning meets per state regulations.
Coordinates implements and monitors all resident service plans with the Wellness Director.
Utilizes Brandywine standards and standards of professional organizations in conducting 
resident care. 
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to safely provide care appropriate to age of 
residents managed on unit. 
Cooperates with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the 
residents total regimen of care is maintained.
Assist with Admits transfers and discharge residents as required.
Reports to the RN to assess and documents resident and family response to interventions.
Provides written and/or oral status reports of residents to assure necessary follow up actions. 
Requisitions and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician 
and in accordance with our established procedures.
Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to 
and from him/her .
Assists in resident rehabilitation activities. Where required assists in ambulation and 
provides emotional support. Monitors the results of physical therapy activities.
Gives direct physical and psychological care in emergencies as well as in the presence of 
illness or disability in order to maintain life provide comfort reduce stress and enhance the 
residents ability to cope. Reports all observations and changes in condition to the RN.
Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician and utilizing all 
standards/policies of medication administration.
Ensures that adequate supplies and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the 
residents. 
Complies with Controlled Substances policy and procedures in maintaining accurate 
inventories and controlled logs. Follows appropriate guidelines for investigation of 
discrepancies. 

Reviews medication administration records for completeness of information accuracy in the 
ECP of the physicians order and adherence to stop order policies. Reports any discrepancy to 
the RN.
Disposes of drug and controlled substances as required and in accordance with established 
procedures.
Monitors residents reports to the RN and take appropriate action as instructed by the RN and 
MD for side effects and adverse reactions to medications.
Adheres at all infection control policy and procedures.
Administers and documents all treatments as ordered and in accordance with policies and 
procedures. 
Maintains accurate resident care records and document pertinent data reflecting the use of the 
nursing process the care provided and resident response to care. Reports all changes in 
resident care or condition to the RN.
Assists in the development of resident care assignment sheets.
Reviews all resident care manager assignments for completion
Works in partnership with the INVEST Coordinator to ensure a therapeutic and socially 
engaging environment
Ensures safety of unit through environmental rounds

Other Duties:
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be 
altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Reports all needs for assessment and 
change in resident condition or care to the RN.
Other duties as directed by supervisor.
Job Location
As assigned. 
Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job
The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following 
equipment and machines used in the performance of this job: 
1. Telephone 
2. Fax machine 
3. Photocopier 
4. PC/computer keyboard 
Basic Qualifications:
Education/Training: Licensed Practical Nurse Proof of successful graduation from 
accredited Nursing Program and possession of an unencumbered LPN license.. Training 
in dementia care desired.

Experience: Previous experience with Dementia population preferred. Previous experience in a 
hospital assisted living skilled nursing care or other related medical community required.
Working Conditions: Moves intermittently during working hours and subject to frequent 
interruptions. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents family members personnel 
and visitors. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
Physical and Sensory Requirements: Proficient reading writing grammar and mathematics 
skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with generious match 
• Ancillary benefits including life insurance disability insurance
• Paid time off 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive leadership team
• Startup Culture

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime