Director of Nursing

The Heritage of Clear Lake

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN or LPN license, RN preferred
  • 3+ years experience in Memory Care, Assisted Living, or Long-Term Care
  • Supervisory or leadership experience required
  • Strong clinical judgment for independent decision-making
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and medication management systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and local travel ability
  • Flexibility for varied hours including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Oversee nursing care operations and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Administer, document, and maintain accurate medication records
  • Supervise and mentor nursing and caregiving staff
  • Lead resident care assessments and admission processes
  • Coordinate home healthcare and hospice services
  • Monitor state-required incidents and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Conduct monthly supervisory visits and verify CMA competency
  • Contribute to community leadership and report on healthcare metrics

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment focused on resident care
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Engagement with community leadership for better resident services
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Director of Healthcare in a dynamic Memory Care community. This leadership role is ideal for a clinician who thrives at the intersection of hands-on resident care and team management - someone who leads with both clinical excellence and heart.

What You'll Do
  • Oversee all nursing care operations, ensuring resident safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards are consistently met
  • Administer, prepare, and document prescribed medications; maintain accurate MARs and eMARS
  • Supervise and mentor on-duty nurses, caregivers, and the Assistant Director of Healthcare
  • Lead resident assessments, care conferences, and admission processes
  • Coordinate and support home healthcare and hospice services
  • Monitor and report state-required incidents; ensure full regulatory compliance
  • Conduct monthly supervisory visits for Medication Technicians and verify CMA competency
  • Participate in Manager-on-Duty (MOD) weekend rotation
  • Collaborate with community leadership to support resident and family welfare
  • Submit monthly healthcare reports and contribute to HSS data collection

What We're Looking For

Required:
  • Active RN or LPN license in the state of employment (RN preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Memory Care, Assisted Living, or Long-Term Care
  • Some supervisory or leadership experience strongly desired
  • Strong clinical judgment for independent decision-making in routine and emergency situations
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) and medication management systems
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license; ability to travel locally on a monthly basis
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied hours as needed

Key Competencies:
  • Dementia care expertise | Alzheimer's disease knowledge
  • Medication administration & EMAR management
  • Infection control & regulatory compliance
  • Care planning & resident assessments
  • Staff supervision, training & performance management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance & confidentiality
  • Person-centered care philosophy

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