We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) in San Marcos, TX to lead our home health team in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
Posted Sep 17
Unit and setting
Home Health We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients.aging clients
License
RN license Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurseregistered nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
registered nurse (RN) licenseCurrent license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of NurseCheck your license
Education
Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of NursingGraduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Experience
2-3 years of home health experienceMinimum of 2-3 years of home health experience required
Experience
home health experience
Also asks
knowledge of home health regulations and compliance standardsStrong knowledge of home health regulations and compliance standards
Also asks
leadership, communication, and organizational skillsExcellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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current Driver's License and reliable transportationWith current Drivers License and reliable transportation.
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auto liability insuranceValid and current auto liability insurance.
Also asks
mandatory continuing education requirements of Agency and licensing boardMeets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
Preferred
Experience
leadership or management experiencePrior leadership or management experience strongly preferred
BenefitsPaid time off: 5 weeks plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks plus 9 holidays starting year 2Paid time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agencyCoordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency.
Day to day
Monitor and analyze QAPI issues and direct staff regarding agency policies and proceduresMonitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to agency policiesand procedures.
Day to day
Direct and coordinate clinical departments and sites
Day to day
Promote philosophy and administrative policies of the AgencyPromotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
Day to day
Participate in development of qualifications and assignment of agency personnelParticipates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of agency personnel.
Day to day
Supervise and direct subordinates to ensure quality and Plan of Care compliance
Day to day
Monitor QAPI Program and ensure corrective measures are performedMonitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
Day to day
Promote compliance with fiscal intermediary and third party payorsPromotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
Day to day
Participate as IDG member, assist in IDG plan development, and join QAPI activitiesParticipates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), assists in development of the IDG plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
Day to day
Monitor systems and identify problem areas to Administrator verbally and in writingMonitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
Day to day
Promote and educate on infection control and standard precautions
Day to day
Facilitate interpersonal relations and communication skills across teamUses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Holidays
9 holidays per yearWe offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support!
We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support!
Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make care personal.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) in San Marcos, TX to lead our home health team in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. This key leadership role is responsible for clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and the development of a high-performing nursing team.
About Us
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!
The Director of Nursing primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to agency policiesand procedures.
Key
Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates clinical departments and sites; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).
Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of agency personnel.
Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), assists in development of the IDG plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Requirements
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Minimum of 2–3 years of home health experience required
Prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of home health regulations and compliance standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
With current Drivers License and reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.
What Makes Us Different
People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Competitive salary and benefits package
Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals
Career growth opportunities within a growing agency
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day
Payrate: $90,000-$110,000 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
If you are a dedicated nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and help us set the standard for excellence in home health care.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals typically land in Downtown San Marcos and The Square District for walkable restaurants and Texas State energy (homes roughly $250K–$450K, with tighter parking during the semester); Blanco Gardens, about a mile east of downtown between the Blanco and San Marcos rivers and right off I-35, for cheaper rents and a 5–10 minute drive to The Square; and master-planned Blanco Vista ($300K–$480K) or newer Cottonwood Creek ($280K–$420K) for community pools, trails, and an off-peak ~30-minute drive toward Austin or San Antonio. Facebook locals also name La Cima and Heritage. Rio Vista draws river-oriented renters; west of I-35 and Hunter’s Hill/River Road ($350K–$600K) are quieter, pricier Hill Country and river-acreage options. Kissing Tree ($300K–$500K) is a 55+ golf community south of town, not a typical nurse pocket.
Nurses and young professionals typically land in Downtown San Marcos and The Square District for walkable restaurants and Texas State energy (homes roughly $250K–$450K, with tighter parking during the semester); Blanco Gardens, about a mile east of downtown between the Blanco and San Marcos rivers and right off I-35, for cheaper rents and a 5–10 minute drive to The Square; and master-planned Blanco Vista ($300K–$480K) or newer Cottonwood Creek ($280K–$420K) for community pools, trails, and an off-peak ~30-minute drive toward Austin or San Antonio. Facebook locals also name La Cima and Heritage.
Rio Vista draws river-oriented renters; west of I-35 and Hunter’s Hill/River Road ($350K–$600K) are quieter, pricier Hill Country and river-acreage options. Kissing Tree ($300K–$500K) is a 55+ golf community south of town, not a typical nurse pocket.
Getting around+San Marcos sits on Interstate 35, about 30 miles south of Austin and roughly 45 minutes north of San Antonio; the typical local commute is about 24 minutes, but I-35 congests at peak hours and most neighborhoods are car-dependent. Blanco Vista is described as about 30 minutes off-peak to either metro; Kissing Tree about 35 minutes to Austin. Ascension Seton Hays is the primary hospital serving the area. Apartments cluster on I-35 frontage and the streets ringing Texas State; south I-35 rentals such as The Lanes at Oslo are a short drive to downtown, campus, and the outlet malls. Relocation guides urge touring during a Texas State semester to feel real traffic and parking pressure near campus.
San Marcos sits on Interstate 35, about 30 miles south of Austin and roughly 45 minutes north of San Antonio; the typical local commute is about 24 minutes, but I-35 congests at peak hours and most neighborhoods are car-dependent. Blanco Vista is described as about 30 minutes off-peak to either metro; Kissing Tree about 35 minutes to Austin.
Ascension Seton Hays is the primary hospital serving the area. Apartments cluster on I-35 frontage and the streets ringing Texas State; south I-35 rentals such as The Lanes at Oslo are a short drive to downtown, campus, and the outlet malls.
Relocation guides urge touring during a Texas State semester to feel real traffic and parking pressure near campus.
Outdoors+The spring-fed San Marcos River runs crystal-clear at about 72°F year-round through the middle of town and is the default recreation: tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, with Rio Vista Park the easy picnic-and-put-in park. Purgatory Creek Natural Area covers more than 1,000 acres of trails next to La Cima (together among the largest urban natural areas in Texas); Spring Lake Natural Area and The Meadows Center offer headwaters walks and glass-bottom boat tours over the springs. Canyon Lake is less than 25 minutes from La Cima, with 80 miles of shoreline, 8,230 surface acres, and eight public parks for boating and fishing. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Ringtail Ridge add caves and more trail miles.
The spring-fed San Marcos River runs crystal-clear at about 72°F year-round through the middle of town and is the default recreation: tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, with Rio Vista Park the easy picnic-and-put-in park. Purgatory Creek Natural Area covers more than 1,000 acres of trails next to La Cima (together among the largest urban natural areas in Texas); Spring Lake Natural Area and The Meadows Center offer headwaters walks and glass-bottom boat tours over the springs.
Canyon Lake is less than 25 minutes from La Cima, with 80 miles of shoreline, 8,230 surface acres, and eight public parks for boating and fishing. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Ringtail Ridge add caves and more trail miles.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in San Marcos
San Marcos is a spring-fed college town on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, defined by a crystal-clear river that stays about 72°F year-round and a still-walkable, locally owned downtown. For a nurse, the practical appeal is cheaper housing than Austin, a ~24-minute typical local commute, and outdoor life you can actually use after a shift: tubing and swimming from Rio Vista Park, trails at 1,000-acre Purgatory Creek, glass-bottom boats at The Meadows Center, and Canyon Lake under 25 minutes out. Live near Downtown and The Square if you want restaurants and music in walking distance—and can tolerate semester crowds and tight parking. Choose Blanco Gardens for lower rent and I-35 access, or Blanco Vista and Cottonwood Creek (roughly the high $200Ks to $400Ks) for newer homes, pools, and a 30-minute off-peak shot at either metro. Ascension Seton Hays is the area’s primary hospital; most errands still require a car. Tradeoffs are honest: about 38,000 Texas State students swing traffic and rentals every August, I-35 clogs at rush hour, property taxes run about 2.1–2.4%, and the Blanco and San Marcos rivers flood. Tour during a semester, check FEMA maps, and file a homestead exemption if you buy.
