Director of Nursing-Creekside Retirement Community
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Job Description
- Level: Management
- Job Location: Creekside in Huntsville - Huntsville, TX
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Category: Health Care, MRC Creekside is Huntsville’s only not-for-profit senior living community, a highly rated 66 skilled nursing beds, this premier community seeks a Director of Nursing
WHY CHOOSE MRC? Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit with a mission beyond just making a margin and has been serving seniors in Texas for 60 years. Attractive organizational culture looks to ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
MRC communities have resident and employee satisfaction scores well above the norm. Support from system peer group led by a strong Vice President of Clinical Services promoted from within. With a modest size unit, this is an opportunity to work in an environment where compassion and resident care are paramount. MRC staffs better than industry ratio of staff to residents.
The Opportunity
Working alongside the long-tenured Administrator (over 20 years) who leads with a servant’s heart, the Director of Nursing will be responsible for the overall leadership of the skilled nursing unit and also part of the inter-disciplinary team for residents at all levels.
Whatwe Offer
BCBS- 3 different plans to choose from! (HDHP, PPO & HMO) BCBS Incentive Program – Earn eGift Card rewards for completing activities that promote good health.
BCBS BVA Rewards – HDHP & PPO participants can earn rewards and reduce their out-of-pocket cost when receiving medical services or procedures BCBS Wellness programs, tools and resources to manage your health including the Blue365 discount programs on health-related products, health/fitness clubs and weight loss programs HDHP Preventive Drug List - $0 drugs Generic Drugs for all 3 health plans - $0 TextCare Pro – Virtual Primary & Urgent Care TextCare’s Chronic Condition Management- eligible members get help managing chronic conditions likes diabetes and hypertension.
Connected devices, strips, lancets, one-on-one coaching and support plus more are all provided for free.
HSA- Health Savings Account for member enrolled in the BCBS HDHP plan FSA – Health Care and Dependent Care Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child) Short-Term Disability Legal and Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Farmers Group Select – discount Auto and Home Alliant Medicare Solutions – No cost service for employees, family members and friends who need assistance navigating Medicare and in choosing a Medicare plan.
Payactiv – access to your pay before payday! Employee Emergency Fund PTO Program – Earn from Day 1 Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) – paid sick leave benefit for use when out on approved leave for a serious health condition. Take Time to Give Time -Time off for volunteering!
Quarterly Bonus Program 401k Plan -all employees are eligible to participate. Eligible participants receive match of 100% on first 3% and 50% on next 2%.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse in Texas Prior success in leading a team to provide residents with outstanding service and hospitality Ability to monitor and establish processes which result in top-notch clinical care Prior tenure in a community with good state survey results Solid understanding of the commercial aspects of managing a skilled nursing unit, including knowledge of Medicare reimbursement processes
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership of the skilled nursing unit and ensuring high-quality clinical care. They will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team to provide exceptional service and hospitality to residents.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in Texas with prior success in clinical leadership. A solid understanding of skilled nursing unit management and Medicare reimbursement processes is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$135k)143 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Texas | 419 active | 6,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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