Clinical Director - Registered Nurse

Care Options For Kids · Spring, TX Full Time
$90000 – $126000 / year
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Job Description

At Care Options for Kids , we bring love, light, and laughter into the homes and communities we serve. We are committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and excellence in every way and with integrity in how we do it. Home Health Care experience as an RN is a must, bilingual is a plus. On-Call Responsibilities are required, including some evenings and weekends on rotation with other clinical team members. Position Purpose: Under the supervision of the Area Director of Clinical Services, this position exists to act as the supervising nurse to manage the clinical skilled home care staff and to provide the highest quality of care and service for the patients. The Director of Nursing position will also work with other team members to establish Care Options For Kids as the provider of choice for clients, caregivers, and referral sources in the region by managing staff to provide excellent customer service, coordinating client services, and forging strong client and caregiver relationships. Examples of Specific Areas of Responsibility to the Position: Assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling, and evaluating of home care services. Leads the coordination and management of home care clinical services. Acts as a liaison with the medical community, clients, and branch personnel. Directs and supervises professional and auxiliary personnel rendering client care services. Ensures that the client’s plan of care is created and executed as written. Ensures that an appropriate health care professional performs an assessment on a client’s needs and a reassessment when there is a significant health status change in the client’s condition. Develops standards that ensure the delivery of safe and effective services to clients and families. Plans, directs, and evaluates the implementation of service goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication. Collaborates in the development and maintenance of an effective and efficient client care documentation system. Participates in selective committee meetings to promote compliance and efficiency. Maintains confidentiality of medical records, personnel records, etc., within the scope of their position. Works closely with the electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure client electronic charts are maintained, updated, and remain in compliance with company standards. Understands details around the knowledge of clinical workflow as it pertains to the use of EMR. Participates in formal and informal problem-solving processes to meet the EMR computer education and provides trainer sessions for peers and field staff to expand training team expertise. Provides coaching support to new staff to ensure compliance and consistency as it relates to the EMR and conducts EMR chart audits. Performs other duties as assigned in a professional matter. Benefits: Paid time off Medical, dental, and vision 401K Must Have : Current and Active Registered Nurse (RN) license 3 years RN work experience (Required) Home Health Care: 1 years (Required) 1 years of supervisory experience in home health, administrative or equivalent expe

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

About This Employer

Care Options For Kids is a Parent Agency located in Spring, TX at 25018 Oakhurst Drive. This facility holds a 2.5-star Google rating based on 4 reviews.

Care services offered: Licensed Home Health Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 2.5 (4 reviews)
Facility Type Parent Agency

25018 Oakhurst Drive, Spring, TX 77386

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