Director of Nursing (DON) – Houston, TX (Must Be Willing to Work in Sugar Land)

Lead, Build, and Grow in Hospice Leadership.

Our client is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a new hospice office in Sugar Land. This location is part of a larger, well-established hospice network that knows how to scale and grow new markets. They need a strong leader to execute their vision and drive clinical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Need

• 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.

What’s in It for You?

• $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 chance to launch and grow a new office, backed by a well-established hospice organization with a history of scaling new markets successfully.

If you're ready to lead and make an impact in a growing hospice, apply today!

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000