Resident Care Director (LVN/RN)-Kingwood

Novellus · Houston, TX Full Time
$100943 – $100943 / year
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Job Description

Immediate Hire Opportunity Available About the role Novellus Kingwood is seeking a Resident Care Director to work as an integral part of our resident care team. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical services of Assisted Living/ Memory Care, to ensure resident healthcare needs are met. Supervising and providing leadership and coaching to direct care staff within the community while ensuring compliance with state clinical regulations and requirements. Work Schedule/ Shift TBD Compensation Starting at $77,900/annually What you'll do Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based non-certified clinical care staff. Provides training and education to care staff on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and situation specific training. Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by licensed and unlicensed care staff. As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, oversees medication administration, oversees functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized care plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness, and maximizes the resident’s opportunity to remain in their environment. Manages the healthcare of residents, including the delivery of pertinent care information to families and staff. Participates in the pre-admission process for new prospective residents. Ensures that all required documentation is completed prior to resident admission including nursing assessments, care plans and other associated forms. Documents and evaluates changes in condition and notifies Executive Director, resident physician and resident’s legally responsible party of resident’s condition. Provide oversight for community’s medication management program to ensure resident health and safety needs are met while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Coordinates with 3rd party providers to ensure continuity of care for residents receiving outside services such as hospice or home health. Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as needed. Participates in department quality improvement activities. Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues including care plan meetings with appropriate parties as needed. Engages in departmental recruitment activities to maintain adequate staffing levels in the community. Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications Valid State Nursing License (LVN/LPN or RN), required Board-approved degree or certificate in nursing, health sciences, or a related field Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, clinical leadership experience preferred. Experience working with Memory Care residents is preferred. Knowledge of RCFE Regulations Strong critical thinking and problem solving Technically savvy Strong customer service skills Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds. Valid Driver’s License

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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