Director of Nursing — Lead Care, Compliance & Team Quality

PACS Group; Texas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) in Caldwell County, Texas for an in-person, facility-based leadership role. The DON will oversee the nursing department, provide direct resident care as needed, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN (preferred), Texas RN license, and have significant nurse-management experience. The position requires strong leadership and collaboration with physicians, families, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience managing nursing staff and budgeting.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conduct in-services and staff training.
• Excellent coordination with physicians, families, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department and staffing levels.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensure resident safety and respectful care.
• Recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
• Coordinate pharmacy services and med destruction.
• Liaison with physicians and families.
• Participate in QA, utilization review and surveys.
• Coordinate MDS and care planning.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

BSN preferred

Texas RN license

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) in Caldwell County, Texas for an in-person, facility-based leadership role. The DON will oversee the nursing department, provide direct resident care as needed, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN (preferred), Texas RN license, and have significant nurse-management experience. The position requires strong leadership and collaboration with physicians, families, and other departments.