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Director of Nursing (DON)

Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lutz, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027
Now Hiring: Director of Nursing (DON):
Tampa Lakes Health Rehabilitation is a 179-bed Skilled Nursing facility in Lutz, Florida and is designed for culture change based on the national movement for more individualized care. We are dedicated to improving the outcome and functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to ensure successful patient outcomes. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities and services specializing in short-stay rehab, long-stay care, and memory care.

We are located at 750 Hayes Road Lutz, FL 33549

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
  • Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
  • Health Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Direct Deposit
  • Opportunities for Overtime
  • Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
  • Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
  • Panda Perks Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
  • Comfortable Staffing Ratios
  • A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
  • Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Tampa Lakes!
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Director of Nursing ( DON ) Job Summary:
We are looking for a true leader who will develop their team, hold staff accountable while building strong positive relationships, and strengthen staff retention. The DON has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the management of nursing care and supervision of nursing staff. Partnering closely with the Administrator, the DON will help build on the positive momentum already established at the facility.

Director of Nursing ( DON ) Required Education/Experience:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN ) in the State of Florida
  • DON Skilled Nursing Facility experience
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.

Salary : $78,858 - $99,996

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