Director of Nursing

Heritage Communities; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

Tuition Assistance

Ongoing Training

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Heritage Communities in Norfolk, Nebraska seeks a Director of Healthcare (RN or LPN) to lead our Health Services team in a senior living community. You will oversee assessments, care plans, and high-quality care delivery.

Coordinate with physicians, labs, and therapy providers; ensure accurate orders, documentation, and regulatory compliance; manage budgets, staffing, and records; drive safety initiatives. Requires 3+ years in a senior living supervisory role, an active nursing license (RN or

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior living supervisory role.
• 2+ years experience providing care to cognitive/memory-care residents or patients.
• Active nursing license (RN or LPN) and CPR/BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health Services team, ensuring high performance through training, coaching, and evaluations.
• Conduct resident assessments prior to move-in and ongoing, ensuring care plans reflect needs.
• Ensure high-quality care delivery and compliance through observations and audits; manage EHR/Yardi/Care Stream tasks.
• Coordinate care with physicians, labs, and therapy providers; ensure orders and treatments are accurately executed.
• Implement operational policies to improve efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage department budget, staffing, inventory, records, and facility upkeep.
• Facilitate regular meetings with residents, families, and staff to discuss needs and progress.

Job description

Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join The Heritage at Fountain Point 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).

Why Choose Heritage Communities?

At Heritage Communities, with 24 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!