What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) – 3549405 position at Apex Healthcare?
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing Facility - 3549405
Location: Miami, FL
A Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead all clinical operations and nursing services. This is a full-time, permanent executive leadership role requiring prior experience as a Director of Nursing within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
The DON is responsible for regulatory compliance, staffing stability, clinical quality, and overall nursing department performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight of all nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility
- Ensure compliance with CMS and state long-term care regulations
- Maintain survey readiness and lead regulatory inspections and plans of correction
- Oversee staffing strategy, scheduling oversight, and nursing leadership development
- Monitor clinical documentation, infection control practices, and quality indicators
- Lead QAPI initiatives and performance improvement efforts
- Manage nursing department budget and labor oversight
- Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team
Required Qualifications
- Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility required
- Demonstrated survey experience and regulatory leadership
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care compliance
- Proven ability to manage and retain nursing staff
- Experience overseeing staffing, labor management, and clinical operations in a SNF environment
Hospital-only leadership experience will not be considered.
Compensation & Structure
- Full-time, permanent executive leadership role
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable ownership and operational support