Director of Nursing - RN

Addington Place at College Harbor, is currently on the search for a dynamic clinical leader for our skilled nursing team. Are you a proven nursing leader with a passion for excellence in clinical care and team development? We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department at a respected skilled nursing facility in the Saint Petersburg, Florida area.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative leadership team that values your expertise.
• A resident-centered culture that prioritizes quality care, dignity, and compassion.
• Opportunity to shape and mentor a strong nursing team and make a meaningful impact every day.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to reward your skills and dedication.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the nursing department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold the highest clinical and quality standards.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing nursing team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional resident outcomes.
• Drive initiatives that enhance staff engagement, clinical processes, and resident satisfaction.

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Florida, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years leadership experience as a DON in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for long-term care.
• Proven ability to build trust, lead with integrity, and foster a culture of accountability.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you are a compassionate, results-driven nursing leader ready to make an impact in the lives of residents and staff alike, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our leadership team and help shape the future of resident care.

Addington Place at College Harbor, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community is a senior living campus (AL, IL, SNF) in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida.

As a certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

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Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing, RN is responsible for the leadership, planning, organization, supervision, and management of all nursing services in the facility, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and promoting high-quality, resident-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations for the facility, ensuring care standards are met or exceeded.
• Develop, maintain, and update clinical policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (federal, state, local), including Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) nursing home rules, surveys, audits.
• Oversee staffing - hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and disciplinary action for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Ensure appropriate staff licensing, continuing education, and competency.
• Monitor and manage quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives: infection control, medication management, resident satisfaction, safety, reducing adverse events.
• Coordinate with other departments (rehab, dietary, activities, social services) to ensure integrated care plans.
• Assure accurate documentation of resident assessments, care plans, nurses' notes, treatment records, etc.
• Ensure that there is a licensed nurse assigned to each shift responsible for nursing services.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, and budget for nursing department; ensure resources are used effectively.
• Serve as a key point of contact with residents, families, physicians, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Valid Florida RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Advanced degree or certifications in leadership/management is a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of Florida nursing home laws, rules, staffing mandates, and federal requirements (e.g. CMS, Medicare/Medicaid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, handle regulatory surveys, implement change effectively.

Working Conditions and other Expectations:

• On-call as needed; may need to respond to emergencies.
• Some evenings or weekends depending on facility needs.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and continuous improvement.