Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees all clinical operations, including resident care, medication management, and regulatory compliance. They are also responsible for supervising and mentoring nursing staff while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RN or LPN license and possess at least three years of experience in memory care, assisted living, or long-term care. Strong leadership skills, proficiency in electronic health records, and the ability to manage clinical emergencies are essential.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Resident AssessmentEHR/EMR ProficiencyTeam Leadership

Geriatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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