Director of Nursing-Creekside Retirement Community

Registered NurseFull-Time

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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 LeadershipClinical Care ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam ManagementSkilled Nursing OperationsStaff DevelopmentQuality AssuranceInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationState Survey PreparationHealthcare Administration

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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$135k)143 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Texas419 active6,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 36 employers
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<$95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Methodist Retirement Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
The Woodlands, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

BCBS health plans (HDHP, PPO, HMO)
BCBS Incentive Program
BCBS BVA Rewards
BCBS Wellness programs
HSA
FSA
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life

Living in Huntsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,323/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.