DON (Director of Nursing)

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Terrace Health and Rehabiliation Center is looking for an outstanding Director of Nursing

We offer excellent wages, excellent benefits, and much more. We feature a monthly fun activities calendar for our staff, along with employee appreciation days!

If this sounds like the right long-term care opportunity for you, apply today!

Do you want to work where you can build meaningful and lasting relationships with residents and enjoy better hours and work-life balance? Would you like to work with a talented and motivated group of individuals who all have the goal of making a difference in the lives of our patients? If so, please read on!

ABOUT TERRACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER - Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

The Director of Nursing is responsible for administration of nursing service in the Center. He/she directs, plans, and coordinates service activities of professional Nursing and auxiliary Nursing personnel in rendering customer care.The Director of Nursing interprets Center policies and regulations to all Nursing personnel and ensures compliance, as well as analyzes and evaluates Nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of customer care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. The Director of Nursing also ensures the provision of in-service training programs for nursing personnel.

Director of Nursing Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in the development and/or the implementation of philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of Nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the organization
• Maintains adequate Nursing coverage to provide safe Nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure that all customers are treated fairly, with compassion, dignity and respect
• Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services
• Collects and analyzes clinical data from internal and external sources for Quality Assurance measures. Presents findings and plans for continuously improvement monthly to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee
• Completes daily rounds on the units to observe customers and to determine if Nursing needs are being met
• Provides direction to Nursing staff through written policies, procedures, Nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memos

Director of Nursing Education and Experience Requirements:

• Active Florida RN license
• Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles
• A minimum of 5 years full-time or equivalent clinical experience with at least 2 years experience in nursing supervision in the long-term care setting is required
• CPR certification