RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care

Great Plains Nursing and Rehabilitation • Dumas, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key leadership role responsible for shaping the care experience for residents and guiding and supporting nursing staff with professionalism, integrity, and clinical excellence. The position oversees nursing services, supports direct care when needed, and helps ensure consistent, high-quality resident care in a long-term care setting.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of Texas.
• Proven leadership experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
• Strong clinical skills and a restorative care approach.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance of nursing staff.
• Assist on the floor when needed to maintain consistent, high-quality care.
• Approve payroll submissions for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor resident records for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
• Ensure nursing staff have timely access to equipment and necessary supplies.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff to improve performance and outcomes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• Cardiac coverage
• Cancer coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Hospital confinement coverage
• Whole and term life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Exceptional corporate resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed