Job Description - Director of Nursing

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


Why Join Us


  • Be part of a mission-driven community that puts residents first

  • Lead a dedicated, collaborative care team in a supportive environment

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families every day


Apply Today

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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