Director of Nursing- Sundance Inn Health Center (RN)

Location:  2034 Sundance Parkway, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Schedule: Full‑time, exempt role with 24/7 nursing leadership responsibility

Reports to: Administrator

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay

• Performance‑based bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)

• Clear career growth and advancement opportunities

• A supportive and vibrant company culture

• Many more employee perks and benefits

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing Services (DON) oversees all clinical operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), ensuring high‑quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical outcomes. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Department in alignment with state, federal, and facility standards. The DON provides strategic leadership to nursing staff, drives quality improvement initiatives, and ensures that resident care is delivered safely, efficiently, and compassionately. This position is ideal for an experienced RN leader with a strong background in SNF operations, survey readiness, staffing management, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state‑specific Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience as a Director of Nursing 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 with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Essential Functions

• Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to ensure high‑quality resident care aligned with clinical standards

• Ensure appropriate administration of medications, treatments, and nursing services per care plans and physician orders

• Monitor and manage inventories of medications, supplies, and clinical equipment

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing SNF operations

• Adopt and implement Cantex Continuing Care Network’s Clinical Policies, Procedures, and Patient Care Management Systems

• Lead recruitment, selection, and hiring of nursing personnel

• Ensure timely annual evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions per personnel policies

• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules based on resident acuity and census needs

• Update and maintain written policies and procedures governing the Nursing Department

• Ensure facility compliance with health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes in accordance with Disaster and OSHA plans

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Quality Assurance Program

• Serve on committees such as Patient Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety First, and Quality Assurance

• Participate in pre‑admission assessments to determine appropriate placement and care needs

• Ensure timely communication with physicians, families, and responsible parties regarding significant resident condition changes

• Ensure all incidents and accidents are documented and reported per Cantex policies and state/federal regulations

• Maintain 24/7 responsibility for nursing operations

• Assume Administrator responsibilities in their absence

• Enforce Cantex’s Abuse Prevention policies and ensure staff compliance

• Function as a strong Team Leader and clinical role model

• Maintain staffing levels in accordance with LEMs and review daily

• Participate in facility marketing efforts and community engagement

• Assess and approve admissions in coordination with the Administrator

• Ensure resident and patient safety at all times

• Perform other essential functions as assigned

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information about this location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

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