Director of Nursing - Pediatric Healthcare
Job Description
Care Options for Kids seeks a Director of Nursing to supervise clinical home care staff and deliver exceptional pediatric healthcare services. You'll manage skilled nursing teams, coordinate patient care, and establish strong relationships with clients, caregivers, and medical professionals.
What You'll Do- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate home care services for pediatric clients
- Supervise professional and auxiliary personnel providing client care services
- Act as liaison between medical community, clients, and branch personnel
- Ensure client plans of care are created and executed appropriately
- Manage electronic medical records, conduct audits, and train staff on EMR compliance
- Develop standards ensuring safe and effective service delivery to families
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- 3 years RN work experience required
- 1 year home health care experience required
- 1 year supervisory experience in home health or administrative equivalent required
- Home Health Care experience as RN is a must; bilingual is a plus
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K retirement plan
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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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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 $57.69/hr ($119,995/yr). The typical range is $45.94 – $73.58/hr (25th–75th percentile).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.
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25018 Oakhurst Drive, Spring, TX 77386
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