RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
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 DON oversees nursing services in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines; manages nursing staff; and helps maintain consistent, high-quality resident care. The role also involves collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans, monitoring resident documentation, approving payroll submissions, and ensuring staff have timely access to necessary equipment and supplies.
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 all nursing services in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance of nursing staff.
- Assist with direct resident care 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 develop 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
