Director of healthcare (rn or lpn)

Why Choose Heritage Communities? At Heritage Communities, with 25 locations across 6 states, you’ll find a place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact every day. We live by our core values — Trust, Respect, Compassion, Fun, and Always Learning — and we’re here to support you like a true team.

What’s In It for You?

• 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!

For more information contact us at : Apply@Heritage-Communities.com

Director of Healthcare Nursing Director RN Director LPN Director Clinical Director Assisted Living Nurse Leader Senior Living Healthcare Nurse Manager Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

*FT-8a-5p-Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends, evenings and on call HCINDLO

Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join Ridgewood by Heritage Communities as our Director of Healthcare (RN or LPN)! 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.

What You’ll Do: As our Director of Healthcare, you will lead and oversee high-quality healthcare services and programs, improving the lives of our residents and driving the success of our team by:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For: 3+ years of experience in a senior living or related industry supervisory or leadership role. 2+ years of experience providing care to cognitive and memory-care residents or patients (preferred). Must hold active state-required nursing licensure (RN or LPN) and an acceptable record. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred). 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. 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).