RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key clinical leadership role responsible for shaping residents’ care experiences and guiding nursing staff with professionalism, integrity, and clinical excellence. The role oversees nursing services in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines and supports consistent, high-quality care in a long-term care setting. The DON leads nursing staff recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance; assists with direct care when needed; approves payroll submissions; monitors resident records and documentation; collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans; and ensures staff have timely access to equipment and supplies. The DON also mentors and supports nursing staff to improve performance and outcomes.
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 to ensure 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, dental, and vision insurance.
- AD&D, short-term disability, cardiac, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement coverage.
- Whole and term life insurance policies.
- 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
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
