BT Director of Nursing
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Job Description
- Job Location: Brazos Towers - Houston, TX
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Who We Are
Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor has been a trusted name in senior living for over 50 years, offering a dynamic and vibrant community just minutes from Houston’s renowned Museum District and Texas Medical Center.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit Life Plan Community, we are committed to enhancing the lives of older adults by providing a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.
We are proud to have been recognized as Best of the Best in Texas for the past six years—an honor that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in service and resident care.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and mission-driven team, we invite you to explore a future with Brazos Towers. Who You Are: We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Director of Nursing.
This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community.
Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve. Directs the nursing services department, programs and activities ensuring the highest degree of quality patient care.
Qualifications
Registered nurse with a current State of Texas license. Must be able to read regulations and write clearly. Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner. Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality resident care. Physical requirements attached. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees the nursing department, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include managing nursing staff, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining positive relationships with residents and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a current State of Texas license and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires the ability to manage nursing programs, interpret healthcare regulations, and make independent decisions to ensure resident safety and quality care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gerontological Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 52% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.4 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)120 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nursing leadership listings in Texas | 376 active | 5,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 52% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas registered nurse listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 3% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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