Nurse Manager - Memory Care Unit

Summary

For over 70 years, Stella Maris has been a leading nursing home, providing Baltimore-area residents with a comprehensive range of LTC, Rehabilitation, Hospice, and Home Health Services.

Responsibilities

Stella Maris is looking for a Nurse Manager (RN) to provide leadership for a memory care unit. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop, supervise, and mentor the dedicated staff on the unit.

Check out some of our benefits offered :

• Paid time off (PTO) & Company paid holidays!
• Referral bonus opportunities!
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and Catch Up provision
• Stella Awards Stella’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewards employees for going above and beyond in living Stella’s Mission and Values
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

JOB SUMMARY :

The essential function of this position is to manage the day to day operations of a dementia / memory care unit at Stella Maris.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ prior LTC experience and proven leadership skills. This position will report to the VP of Nursing and work as part of the Nursing Management team.

Requirements

• Coordinates all nursing care provided to residents on a twenty-four basis; establishes care plans, coordinates and conducts resident / family meetings, ensures ongoing communication with medical practitioners and coordinates / conducts regulatory required assessments.
• Performs effective professional employee management for a designated group of staff ensuring that facility and departmental protocols are adhered to consistently.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department by assuming flexible hours as needed, providing on call coverage on a rotational basis, consistently meeting administrative deadlines and functioning as the nursing supervisor when required.
• Conducts thorough and complete investigations into risk management concerns, clinical concerns, staff issues and family concerns.

Reports timely and thoroughly to AVP.

To coordinate, plan, direct and supervise Nursing Care on a 24 hours’ basis. To execute efficient operation of the Nursing Unit involving utilization of nursing staff and other disciplines necessary to provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

• Maryland RN License; BSN preferred, CPR
• Thorough understanding of long term care regulations
• Experience coordinating care and knowing residents
• LTC / Memory Care experience, highly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of progressive management experience.

SPECIALTY CERTIFCATIONS :

• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) License within one year of hire - Tuition Assistance Available
4 days ago