Director of Nursing

Our client is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a new hospice office in Victoria, Texas. This location is part of a larger, well-established hospice network experienced in successfully scaling and growing new markets. They require a strong leader to execute their vision and drive clinical excellence.

• Oversee daily clinical operations for a smaller but growing hospice office.
• Start hands-on in the field until staffing grows to match patient needs.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing hospice team.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal hospice regulations.
• Maintain quality care standards—quarterly performance bonuses are available based on key metrics.
• Work closely with leadership to drive census growth and expand community outreach.

• RN license in Texas (required).
• Hospice experience preferred but not required—strong leaders will be supported with training.
• Prior DON, ADON, or leadership experience in hospice, skilled nursing, ER, or ICU settings is a strong advantage.
• Ability to lead in a startup environment, balancing fieldwork with leadership responsibilities.
• A growth mindset and the ability to develop a strong culture of care within the office.

• $90,000 base salary (negotiable up to $100K for the right candidate).
• Growth-based salary increases: +$5K when census hits 10, +$5K at 20, and further bumps as the office expands.
• Quarterly performance bonuses based on meeting quality standards.
• The opportunity to launch and grow a new office, backed by a well-established hospice organization with a proven history of successfully scaling new markets.