Interim Director of Nursing; DON – RN Sugar Land, TX

Interim Director of Nursing (DON), RN – Immediate Start

Sugar Land Health Care Center
333 Matlage Way
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Immediate Opening | Interim Assignment | Skilled Nursing

Sugar Land Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Nursing (DON), RN
, who is available to step in immediately and provide strong, steady clinical leadership in our skilled nursing facility.

This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role for a seasoned RN Director of Nursing who can quickly assess, stabilize, and lead nursing operations while supporting staff and ensuring high-quality resident care.

• Immediate availability to start

• Required:
  Prior DON experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Strong knowledge of:

  • State and federal regulations

  • Survey readiness and compliance

  • Staffing, scheduling, and clinical oversight

• Ability to lead, coach, and support nursing teams during a transition

• Calm, confident leadership style with strong communication skills

• Provide day-to-day oversight of nursing services

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards

• Support staffing needs, scheduling, and clinical coverage

• Lead and mentor nursing leadership and floor staff

• Maintain survey readiness and proactively address clinical risk areas

• Collaborate with facility leadership to ensure continuity of care

• Active RN license in the state of Texas (required)

• Required:
  Prior DON experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Strong clinical, regulatory, and leadership background

• Ability to step in quickly and make an immediate impact

• Supportive leadership team

• Clear expectations and a defined interim role

• Opportunity to make a meaningful, immediate difference for residents and staff

This is an urgent need
. Candidates with previous DON experience in a skilled nursing facility who are available to start immediately are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced DON ready to jump in and support a skilled nursing team during a critical time, we would love to connect.

Job Duty Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the facility.

Sugar Land Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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