Director of Nursing

Outfield Healthcare Partners

Waco, Texas

Posted Oct 3

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseCurrent RN license in the State of Texas
Term: Permanent

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License: Apply now to join our team as a Registered Nurse Director and help us make a difference in the lives of our residents.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience: Minimum of [insert number] years of experience in long-term care or a related setting
Also asks: Strong leadership and communication skills
Also asks: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Also asks: Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and services
Also asks: Why Choose Outfield Healthcare Partners?
Also asks: Our skilled nursing home is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our residents and employees
Also asks: We are committed to excellence in patient care and strive to create a positive and supportive work atmosphere
Also asks: Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional services and making a difference in the lives of our residents
Also asks: Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?

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Charge nurses mentor and educate nursing personnel on shift; orientation of new residents/family and new staff referenced.

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Director of Nursing (RN)

Join Our Team at Outfield Healthcare Partners

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for leadership and a dedication to patient care? We invite you to consider our Registered Nurse Director position at our skilled nursing home in Waco, Texas .

As a Director of Nursing (RN) at Outfield Healthcare Partners , you will be responsible for providing exceptional clinical leadership and oversight to our nursing team. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality care and services. Director of Nursing will play a vital role in developing and implementing our care plans, overseeing staff education and training, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership to our interdisciplinary care team, including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants

Develop and implement comprehensive care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals

Oversee staff education and training, ensuring that all employees are equipped to provide high-quality care

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including HIPAA and survey readiness

Collaborate with other departments, including administration, social services, and activities, to coordinate patient care and services

Perform routine rounds to ensure that our residents are receiving the highest level of care

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Texas

Minimum of [insert number] years of experience in long-term care or a related setting

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and services

Why Choose Outfield Healthcare Partners?

Our skilled nursing home is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our residents and employees

We are committed to excellence in patient care and strive to create a positive and supportive work atmosphere

Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional services and making a difference in the lives of our residents

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level? Apply now to join our team as a Registered Nurse Director and help us make a difference in the lives of our residents.

What's around it?

In Waco, TX

Waco, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,165/mo
Household income: $54,365/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Waco, TX

NeighborhoodsDean Highland, West Waco (especially zip 76710), and Cameron Park are the names Facebook locals give for safety, diversity, and amenities. Reddit threads on moving into Waco proper steer people to Mountainview or the south/western side of Landon Branch. Trulia’s 2026 guide maps five types: Downtown lofts and riverfront walkability; Baylor for campus-close apartments and errands on foot; Austin Avenue for grand early-1900s houses; North Lake Waco for newer lakeside four-bedrooms; Cedar Ridge for wooded lots and quiet larger homes. I-35 splits downtown and Baylor from the western neighborhoods, and nearby lower-density communities trade late-night dining for larger lots and quieter evenings.

Dean Highland, West Waco (especially zip 76710), and Cameron Park are the names Facebook locals give for safety, diversity, and amenities. Reddit threads on moving into Waco proper steer people to Mountainview or the south/western side of Landon Branch.

Trulia’s 2026 guide maps five types: Downtown lofts and riverfront walkability; Baylor for campus-close apartments and errands on foot; Austin Avenue for grand early-1900s houses; North Lake Waco for newer lakeside four-bedrooms; Cedar Ridge for wooded lots and quiet larger homes. I-35 splits downtown and Baylor from the western neighborhoods, and nearby lower-density communities trade late-night dining for larger lots and quieter evenings.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: westlandrg.com

Getting aroundOutside downtown and the Baylor blocks you need a car; Waco Transit System (WTS) buses run the main corridors. Interstate 35 cuts north–south through the city and has been under long-term construction, so cross-town trips slow at rush hour, while downtown is about five minutes from Baylor with little traffic on that hop. Parking near campus fills up and permit zones are common, so an off-street spot matters. Locals also warn that roads are narrow and driving on Waco Drive can be aggressive; these sources do not name hospital-specific routes or parking.

Outside downtown and the Baylor blocks you need a car; Waco Transit System (WTS) buses run the main corridors. Interstate 35 cuts north–south through the city and has been under long-term construction, so cross-town trips slow at rush hour, while downtown is about five minutes from Baylor with little traffic on that hop.

Parking near campus fills up and permit zones are common, so an off-street spot matters. Locals also warn that roads are narrow and driving on Waco Drive can be aggressive; these sources do not name hospital-specific routes or parking.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: facebook.com

OutdoorsCameron Park is the city’s outdoor centerpiece: more than 400 acres of trails, cliffs, and woodlands, with Cameron Park Zoo in a natural setting. The Brazos River, the historic Suspension Bridge (spanning since 1870), and the Riverwalk are the default stroll, run, and evening-walk circuit. Lake Waco is the lakeside-living and recreation counterpart on the north/west side. Waco Mammoth National Monument lets you see Columbian mammoth remains where they were found.

Cameron Park is the city’s outdoor centerpiece: more than 400 acres of trails, cliffs, and woodlands, with Cameron Park Zoo in a natural setting. The Brazos River, the historic Suspension Bridge (spanning since 1870), and the Riverwalk are the default stroll, run, and evening-walk circuit.

Lake Waco is the lakeside-living and recreation counterpart on the north/west side. Waco Mammoth National Monument lets you see Columbian mammoth remains where they were found.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: whiterockcreek.com Source 2: lemon8-app.com Source 3: trulia.com

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Living in Waco

Waco sits on the Brazos River halfway between Dallas and Austin, still small enough to feel hometown but busy with Baylor, Magnolia Market at the Silos, and a revived downtown of boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants. Cost is the practical draw: no state income tax, 2-bedroom apartments around $1,325, and 3-bedroom houses listing near $251,900 as of July 2026. Locals recommend West Waco's 76710, Dean Highland, Mountainview, and Landon Branch for quieter streets; Downtown and Austin Avenue for lofts and historic houses; North Lake Waco and Cedar Ridge for lakeside or wooded lots. Plan to drive—WTS buses cover main corridors, but I-35 construction slows cross-town trips and Baylor parking is tight. Weekends go to Cameron Park's 400 acres, the 1870 Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk, Lake Waco, and the Mammoth National Monument. Culture is McLane Stadium Saturdays, the Dr Pepper Museum, Heart O' Texas Fair and Rodeo, and the Cultural Arts Fest. Tradeoffs: summer heat, high property taxes, aggressive driving on Waco Drive, and thinner career ladders than Dallas or Austin, offset by cheap rent, cheap food, and friendly people.

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As of 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: whiterockcreek.com Source 6: lemon8-app.com Source 7: facebook.com Source 8: facebook.com Source 9: westlandrg.com

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Waco, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.