Director of Nursing - SNF Leader in Compliance & Care

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday &Paid

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network seeks a Director of Nursing Services (DON) for its Richardson, TX skilled nursing facility. The DON provides clinical leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and directs the Nursing Department to deliver high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include overseeing care planning, coordinating with physicians/families, survey readiness, QA, infection control, staffing, and education for LVNs, CNAs, and Medication Aides.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience as a DON or ADON in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Experience with survey readiness, Plans of Correction (POCs), and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical outcomes.
• Oversee nursing staff in the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Oversee the comprehensive care planning process and ensure interdisciplinary coordination.
• Uphold resident rights, including dignity, privacy, informed consent, and safety.
• Ensure timely communication with physicians, families, and responsible parties regarding significant changes in condition.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments and approve admissions in coordination with the Administrator.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing SNF operations.
• Lead regulatory surveys, complaint investigations, and Plans of Correction (POCs).
• Maintain continuous readiness for unannounced surveys and regulatory visits.
• Ensure timely corrective actions for survey deficiencies and grievances.
• Maintain compliance with health, fire, safety, sanitation, OSHA, and disaster preparedness standards.
• Oversee Infection Preventionist and Infection Control Program, including surveillance, reporting, and staff education.
• Ensure antibiotic stewardship requirements.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
• Ensure nursing staff readiness for disasters, evacuations, and emergency events.
• Monitor clinical quality indicators (falls, pressure injuries, infections, hospitalizations).
• Implement corrective actions to reduce clinical risk and improve outcomes.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Quality Assurance Program.
• Serve on committees including Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Patient Care, Safety, and Pharmaceutical Services.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions for nursing personnel.
• Ensure nursing staff orientation, ongoing education, annual competencies, and scope-of-practice compliance for LVNs, CNAs, and Medication Aides.
• Develop and maintain nursing schedules based on acuity, census, and staffing standards.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to the Administrator and facility leadership team.
• Maintain 24/7 responsibility for nursing operations and assume Administrator duties when delegated.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across the Nursing Department.
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are documented and reported per policy and regulation.
• Maintain inventories of medications, supplies, and clinical equipment.
• Participate in facility marketing efforts and community engagement.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Staff coaching

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network seeks a Director of Nursing Services (DON) for its Richardson, TX skilled nursing facility. The DON provides clinical leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and directs the Nursing Department to deliver high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include overseeing care planning, coordinating with physicians/families, survey readiness, QA, infection control, staffing, and education for LVNs, CNAs, and Medication Aides.