James L. West Center for Dementia Care·Fort Worth, Texas
Provide high-quality nursing care to residents within a dementia care facility. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure consistent patient support and follow facility policies.
James L. West Center for Dementia Care - Fort Worth, TX 76102The James L. West Center for Dementia Care is the preeminent provider of dementia care services in North Texas. We are a single site facility, specializing in dementia care. We have 100 beds in five separate living areas, and we have been blessed to continue to have a high census! We are committed to high staffing ratios ensuring that you are able to provide the best care possible. Our staff chose to move to 12-hour shifts to provide a better balance between work and home. Our employee teams consistently work together so you get to know your teammates as well as you know your residents. We have bi-weekly calls so that our employees hear directly from the administrative team regarding COVID-19 updates and policy changes. We also offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees to choose from.
We currently have full-time openings on our day shift which is 7:00am - 7:15pm.
Night shift is 7:00pm - 7:15am. This is a 2-week rotating schedule allowing for every-other weekend off work. We are a non-profit company, so all the money paid by our residents is spent right here in our facility. We average between 65-70% of our revenue is spent on wages and benefits for our employees.QualificationsEducation - Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Experience - None. On-the-job training provided. Previous experience with behavioral medicine/dementia care is preferred.
Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited institution or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Previous experience in behavioral medicine or dementia care is preferred but not required.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.