Director of Nursing - 3707117

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pay: $140,000 – $150,000 per year

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Run the Nursing Department. Lead the Team. Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Fort Lauderdale area is hiring a Director of Nursing who leads from the floor, not just from the office. You’ll own clinical operations, set the standard for care, and keep the building survey-ready. If you’re an experienced SNF nursing leader, this is a seat worth looking at.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the nursing department, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and the ADON
• Oversee resident care, clinical quality, and care plan compliance
• Keep the facility survey-ready and lead state and federal survey responses
• Drive infection control, QAPI, and clinical risk management
• Partner with the Administrator, MDS, therapy, and medical staff to protect census and quality
• Recruit, coach, and schedule nursing staff to cut turnover and agency use
• Manage the nursing budget and staffing levels

What You’ll Need

• Active Florida RN license (compact license holders welcome)
• 2+ years as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations, F-tags, and the survey process
• Strong leadership and staffing management skills
• Solid grasp of MDS/PDPM and care planning
• Comfort with EMR documentation

What You Get

• $130,000 – $140,000 annual salary
• Full-time, permanent leadership role
• Competitive benefits package
• Real authority over clinical operations, with a team that wants strong leadership

Ready to Make a Move?

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