Comanche County Medical Center is seeking an experienced and collaborative Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON).
Reporting directly to the CEO, the DON is a key member of the hospital leadership team responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across nursing and multiple patient-care support departments. Areas of oversight include Emergency Services, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Surgery, Emergency Management, Case Management, Swing Bed, Social Services, Infection Control, Dietary, and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of nursing services and assigned hospital departments.
- Promote high-quality, safe, patient-centered care and a positive culture for employees and patients.
- Establish and maintain nursing standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
- Oversee staffing, departmental operations, budgets, and resource needs.
- Lead and participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, department leaders, Administration, and the Board of Directors.
- Support staff development, nursing orientation, accountability, and effective communication throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Current Texas RN license or eligibility for Texas licensure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of Emergency, ICU, and/or Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
- Nursing leadership/management experience strongly preferred.
- BLS and ACLS required; TNCC, PALS/ENPC, and CEN preferred.
The ideal candidate will be a visible, approachable leader with strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to supporting staff while advancing quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Join Comanche County Medical Center and play an important role in leading nursing services and supporting the continued success of our hospital.
Comanche County Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.