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Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab CenterPosted 1 week ago

Memory Care Coordinator (RN/LPN) Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

On-siteShawnee, Kansas, United States

Part TimeLicense Or Certification

Job Summary

Assess residents' cognitive, physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs and participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing individualized care plans. Monitor resident progress, recommend care plan revisions, and assist in identifying behavioral triggers to implement non-pharmacological interventions. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, attend care conferences and family meetings, and administer medications and treatments per physician orders. Support the delivery of evidence-based dementia care practices, monitor intervention effectiveness, and serve as a resource for memory care best practices throughout the facility. Coordinate memory care programming, collaborate with Activities and Therapy Departments, and provide education to families regarding disease progression and care approaches. Work in both office and in-unit settings, often with residents, staff, and visitors, and participate in the facility's on-call rotation schedule.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing
  • Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing
  • Minimum one to three years of experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, or related healthcare setting
  • Current CPR certification
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language
  • Verification of TST (tuberculin skin test)

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
  • Dementia Care Certification or willingness to obtain

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