QA Nurse/Travel Director of Nursing TX

Stonegate Senior Living · Lake Dallas, TX Full Time
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Stonegate Senior Living - QA Nurse/Travel Director of Nursing StoneGate Senior Living Lewisville, TX StoneGate Senior Living in Lewsville, TX is hiring a QA Nurse/Travel Director of Nursing. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Traveling Director of Nursing , we have the opportunity for you. The QA Nurse/Travel Director of Nursing position is to conduct audits, review records, and collaborate with teams to enforce policies and procedures that promote safety and quality care. When acting as Travel DON, they will provide, plan, coordinate, or manage the provision of nursing services to facility residents in the absence of the facility DON. At StoneGate Senior Living , you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. At StoneGate Senior Living, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team! Responsibilities Include: · Perform audits of clinical and operational processes, analyze data from quality indicators, and participate in the development and review of action plans. · Coordinate and perform training with facility staff according to action plans and in line with policies and procedures. · Participates in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department. · Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. · Attends department head meetings and assumes responsibility for daily and weekly clinical meetings. · In conjunction with Administrator, manages facility surveys made by authorized government agencies. · Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.). · Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department while adhering to the nursing services budget. · Assist in the recruitment and selection, hiring, and orientation of nursing service personnel. · Provides training and orientation to newly hired facility Director of Nursing. · Conducts employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations. · Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service department. · Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. · Review complai

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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.

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 DFW 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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $65,520/yr
DFW Median $121,638/yr
Experienced (90th) $204,838/yr
vs. National Median -1.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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