Director of Nursing

Advanced Health Care of Waco • Waco, TX

21h

About The Position

The Director of Nursing will lead the nursing department at a new 37-bed facility in Waco focused exclusively on short-term stays. The facility is expected to open in Q1 2027. Working closely with the Administrator, the Director of Nursing will help prepare the facility for opening and support its early operations. There will be no existing nursing team or patient census to inherit, so the role includes recruiting and developing the team, establishing day-to-day practices, and building a culture centered on resident dignity, safety, quality, and compassionate care. The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing services and provide hands-on clinical support as needed, including participation in the on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of nursing practice, assessment, care planning, and medication management.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to nursing care in long-term care settings.
• Ability to build, motivate, and develop a team, and to set a positive example in a new environment.
• Clear communication and a collaborative, resident-centered approach with staff, residents, families, and external partners.
• Commitment to quality improvement, accountability, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and support the nursing team, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and staff development.
• Set clear expectations and foster professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care.
• Oversee nursing services, care planning, medication management, admissions and discharges, and coordination with the broader care team.
• Promote compliance with applicable nursing standards, regulations, and facility policies, and help prepare for regulatory surveys.
• Monitor care outcomes, incidents, and trends; lead quality-improvement work and follow through on corrective actions.
• Communicate with residents, families, and responsible parties, responding to questions and concerns professionally and compassionately.
• Manage nursing resources and equipment in partnership with facility administration.
• Provide hands-on clinical support as needed and participate in the on-call rotation.

What This Job Offers

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