Director of Nursing; DON

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | Leadership Position

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and drive clinical excellence throughout our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong nursing leader who is passionate about resident-centered care, staff development, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to build a high-performing nursing team.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of the nursing department and daily nursing operations.

• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care in accordance with established standards and individualized care plans.

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing leadership.

• Establish staffing plans that support resident needs, operational efficiency, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection rates, falls, pressure injuries, rehospitalizations, and other key performance indicators.

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements, CMS standards, and facility policies.

• Lead survey preparation, regulatory inspections, and the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

• Oversee infection prevention and control practices, medication management, documentation, and clinical risk management.

• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, MDS team, rehabilitation department, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Review resident incidents, investigate clinical concerns, and implement appropriate interventions to prevent recurrence.

• Promote effective communication among nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, and facility leadership.

• Manage nursing department resources, supplies, and staffing costs while maintaining quality of care.

• Foster a positive workplace culture that emphasizes accountability, teamwork, professional development, and resident dignity.

• Current, active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or senior nursing leader in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, Florida AHCA requirements, and skilled nursing facility survey processes.

• Demonstrated success in clinical leadership, nursing staff management, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with QAPI, infection prevention, clinical audits, and performance improvement.

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold nursing staff accountable while maintaining a supportive environment.

• Commitment to resident-centered care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Collaborative facility leadership and a supportive work environment

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and clinical outcomes

At The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional leadership. We are looking for a DON who can inspire a team, strengthen clinical operations, maintain regulatory readiness, and create an environment where residents and employees thrive.

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.