Director of Nursing DON

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

Position Summary

As Director of Nursing (DON), you will be responsible for the overall quality clinical outcomes of the community. Priority one will be quality care, customer service and employee relations. In addition, regulatory management, attracting and retaining top performing talented team members as well as the supervision and career coaching of existing team members on staff.

We are looking for an experience Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our facility’s care-giving team. The successful DON will be responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care for the community. Must value safety, security and patient wellness above all else. We strive to provide the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Director of Nursing is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in their staff at all times.

  • Full-time benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date!
  • Posted Salary Range
  • USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supports practices, philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department and participates in the revision of the aforementioned items as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents.

Ensures Implementation of a patient/resident care planning process in compliance with patient/resident needs, facility policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
  • Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
  • Desire to enrich resident and staff’s lives.
  • 4+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing, DON in long term care - must have stable work history, dedication and commitment to lead our healthcare team.
  • RN (Registered Nurse) in state of residency, BSN a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Excellent computer skills coupled with the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures.
  • Ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care homes.
  • Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan

New Pet Insurance Discount Available

DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.

Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care, ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes and regulatory compliance. They will lead the care-giving team, focusing on employee relations, staff development, and maintaining patient wellness and satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 4 years of experience in a long-term care setting. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required, along with knowledge of nursing regulations and reimbursement practices.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing ManagementStaff SupervisionPatient Care PlanningMotivationEmergency ResponseQuality Assurance

Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Amarillo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Amarillo, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Capitol Heights, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount