Director of Nursing

About the role

At Heritage Communities, you’re more than your title — you’re a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 3+ years of experience in a senior living or related industry supervisory or leadership role.
• Must hold active state-required nursing licensure (RN or LPN) and an acceptable record.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience providing care to cognitive and memory-care residents or patients (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).

Skills

• 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).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – 3 weeks of Paid Vacation in your 1st year + 32 hours sick time.
• Free Meal Every Shift – enjoy a warm meal on us.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – with low co-pays.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Match
• Tuition Assistance – up to $8,000/year for you, $2,500 for family members.
• Ongoing Training & Support – covering reimbursement for Med Aide/Tech certifications and CEUs.
• A Workplace That Feels Like Home – positive, team-first culture.
• Employee Assistance Fund, Discounts and more!

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm with rotating on‑call.