Director of Nursing; DON

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Full Time Clinical Services Boca Raton, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Director of Nursing

Sinai Residences of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, Florida

Sinai Residences is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services, support our clinical team, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care throughout the Health Center and residential apartments.

Sinai Residences is Boca Raton’s premier luxury senior living community, located on the secure, gated 100-acre Jewish Federation campus. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, our community brings together personalized care and a hospitality-focused environment.

Join a team guided by compassion, diversity, service, and teamwork. This leadership opportunity allows you to shape nursing practice, develop employees, and work closely with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team to support quality of life.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and paid holidays; short- and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program; and professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Lead the development, organization, and delivery of nursing and supportive services, including resident assessments, care planning, and restorative care in collaboration with therapy providers.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff; oversee orientation, annual evaluations, and ongoing education.
• Develop staffing plans, daily assignments, and schedules that provide sufficient 24-hour coverage and meet applicable requirements and community standards.
• Coordinate care with physicians, the Medical Director, families, consultants, and outside providers, including home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and private duty services.
• Oversee quality assurance activities, nursing policies, standards of practice, and action plans; maintain visibility through rounds across shifts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and HIPAA privacy standards; partner with HR to verify current nursing licenses.
• Oversee timely MDS submission, accurate medical records, Medicare documentation, admission reviews, and appropriate level-of-care determinations.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and inventory; monitor expenditures and explain budget variances.
• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to families, physicians, leadership, and appropriate authorities as needed.
• Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call coverage and scheduled Manager on Duty assignments; provide Administrator coverage when necessary.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Registered Nurse license in Florida.
• Two years of geriatric nursing experience and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
• A minimum of two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Participation in professional organizations focused on geriatrics preferred; NADONA certification is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Our ideal candidate is an approachable, hands-on nursing leader who builds accountability, supports staff development, and communicates effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.

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