Director of Nursing - Pediatric Healthcare

Care Options For Kids · Spring, TX Full Time
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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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Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

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, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $59.81/hr ($124,405/yr). The typical range is $45.69 – $78.44/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr
Houston Median $124,405/yr
Experienced (90th) $206,565/yr
vs. National Median +0.4%

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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