Director of Healthcare (RN or LPN)

Heritage Communities

$75K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role in senior living or a related industry
  • 2+ years caring for cognitive and memory-care residents (preferred)
  • Active state-required nursing licensure (RN or LPN)
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Valid driver's license and driving record
  • Ability to assist residents with limited mobility and lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
  • Strong communication skills and technical proficiency in tools like Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Health Services team for optimal performance
  • Conduct comprehensive resident assessments to inform care plans
  • Ensure compliance by auditing care delivery and documentation
  • Coordinate care with external partners like physicians and labs
  • Implement operational policies for efficiency and regulatory compliance
  • Manage departmental budgeting, staffing, and record-keeping
  • Facilitate communication with residents, families, and associates to resolve issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Description

What You'll Do:

As our Director of Healthcare, you will lead and oversee high-quality healthcare services and programs, improving the lives of our residents and driving the success of our team by:

  • Leading and managing our Health Services team, ensuring high performance through effective selection, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
  • Conducting comprehensive resident assessments prior to move-in and on an ongoing basis, ensuring care plans reflect actual needs and appropriate Level of Care.
  • Ensuring high-quality care delivery and compliance by conducting observations, auditing documentation including EHR/Yardi/Care Stream tasks, Quick Mar/med audits, call light response, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Coordinating care with all external partners such as physicians, labs, and therapy providers, ensuring all orders and treatments are accurately executed.
  • Implementing operational policies and procedures to build efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance across healthcare services.
  • Managing departmental functions, including budget, supply inventory, staffing, record-keeping for the care team, and ensuring the physical location is maintained.
  • Facilitating regular meetings and communication with residents, families, and associates to resolve issues and discuss needs, services, and progress.


Requirements

What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of experience in a senior living or related industry supervisory or leadership role.
  • 2+ years of experience providing care to cognitive and memory-care residents or patients (preferred).
  • Must hold active state-required nursing licensure (RN or LPN) and an acceptable record.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred).
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • The ability to assist residents with limited mobility, lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups, navigate challenging situations, and make sound decisions.
  • Strong technical skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to maintain confidential and privileged information (including HIPAA, residents, and associates).

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