What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Healthcare position at Heritage of Clear Lake?
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
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 administrationEMAR management
- Infection controlregulatory compliance
- Care planningresident assessments
- Staff supervision, trainingperformance management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA complianceconfidentiality
- Person-centered care philosophy
- 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
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.