Director of Nursing

1923 Sarah Louise Dr, Brandon, FL 33510, USA

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team.

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Full-time employees:

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program, and more.

• Oversees the day-to-day health care delivery system of clients in the cluster. Ensures client health needs are met
• Ensures nursing is following regulatory agencies to maintain ICF/ of the facility by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
  
  Participates in Medicaid on-site audits and completes Plan of Corrective Actions (POC) for nursing as needed.
  
  Ensures successful implementation and completion of POCs
• Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure Active Treatment is incorporated in medical treatment and that all staff understand the importance of continuous Active Treatment
• Attains a thorough knowledge of each client in the facility, to include health and mental status, strengths, and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and family/guardian circumstances
• Recruits, hires, trains, establishes clear expectations, and completes performance evaluations and corrective actions for direct reports
• Administers medications via all routes without error, unrestricted, to include controlled substances
• Oversees monitoring of Nurses administering medication for accuracy
• Works with the Cluster Director to promote a team approach with nursing staff, QIDPS, Staffing Coordinator, Leads, and Direct Support Professionals
• Attends and participates in Meetings and Trainings
• Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and CEU’s as necessary
• Ensures a safe environment in all settings to prevent injuries to staff and clients
• Oversees Quality Improvement systems to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards
• Oversees Biohazard waste management
• Ensures nursing and direct care supplies are ordered and inventoried, including ordering additional supplies for hurricane season
• Oversees the storage of and administration of medications to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Uses resources wisely. Ensures items under the nursing and direct care supply budget are within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures nurses are available and participate in client outings
• Oversees and participates in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour RN access to the facility
• Functions as liaison between the Medical Director and other physicians and facility staff
• Oversees resident admission and discharge procedures in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of disaster plans and procedures. Includes in-service training, disaster drill training, and emergency health planning
• Updates and/or implements nursing forms as well as updates nursing policies and procedures
• Ensures implementation of the Communicable disease (Tuberculosis) policy
• Oversees provision of dietary, dental, and podiatry services
• Oversees Pharmacy activities, to include delivery of medications, and ensures accurate documentation from the pharmacy
• Provides nursing oversight of Adult Day Programs as needed. Schedules and ensures nursing coverage for the Day Program as needed
• Reports to work during inclement weather (hurricanes) to ensure clients health needs are met and assists in…