Director of Nursing (DON)

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Ocala

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Ocala, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Hawthorne Ocala—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 4100 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
Health, Dental Vision Insurance- family plan options available

Shift Differentials- earn more on nights and weekends

Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance

401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family

Direct Deposit Daily Pay Options Available- Get paid when YOU want

Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple

Uniforms Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered

24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Director of Nursing ( DON ) Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing ( DON ) is responsible to provide nursing management, set resident standards for all direct care providers and provide complete supervision and management of the nursing department. Has twenty- four (24) hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management of nursing care for residents and the supervision of the nursing staff.

Director of Nursing ( DON ) Major Duties/Critical Tasks:

• Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
• Assume accountability for the organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Interview, select, and hire staff both professional and non-professional clinical staff who will plan, provide, and evaluate care of the elderly and chronically ill residents.
• Evaluate the quality and productivity of the nursing workload.
• Analyze and evaluate nursing staff ratio based on acuity and resident’s needs.
• Interpret policy and procedure internally for nursing staff, all ancillary staff, and externally for community and regulatory agencies.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Plan and direct nursing staff orientation, in service education, and competency testing.
• Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule.
• Assess resident pre-admission and/or admission information and determine appropriate level of care.
• Assume responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.

Director of Nursing ( DON ) Required Education/Experience:

• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN ) in the State of practice
• Management experience