Director of Nursing

Now Hiring:
Director of Nursing (DON)

The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay – St. Petersburg, FL

Are you a strong clinical leader ready to make an impact? The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our 109‑bed Skilled Nursing Facility, specializing in short‑term rehabilitation and long‑term care. Our team is passionate about improving lives — one resident at a time.

We’re proud to offer an experienced leadership team, comfortable staffing ratios, and a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise matter.

Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 per year

• Lead and inspire the nursing team to deliver outstanding resident care
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Partner with physicians, therapists, and families to achieve positive outcomes
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and mentor nursing staff
• Maintain 24‑hour accountability for nursing care and team performance

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Florida license
• Proven leadership experience in skilled nursing or long‑term care
• Strong understanding of clinical systems, regulatory compliance, and team management
• Passion for creating a positive, resident-centered culture

The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay is a 109‑bed Skilled Nursing Facility, located in St. Petersburg. Our facility specializes in short‑term rehabilitation and long‑term care. We are dedicated to improving the functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to achieve successful outcomes.

We are located at 1255 Pasadena Ave S, Ste C, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (We’re the two‑story mirrored building right off the parking lot—please don’t head back to the two tall towers!).

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off &
  Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
• Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect
  , dignity
  , and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Boca Ciega Bay!

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible to provide nursing management, set resident standards for all direct care providers and provide complete supervision and management of the nursing department. Has twenty‑four (24) hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management of nursing care for residents and the supervision of the nursing staff.

• Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
• Assume accountability for the organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Interview, select, and hire staff both professional and non‑professional clinical staff who will plan, provide, and evaluate care of the elderly and chronically ill residents.
• Evaluate the quality and productivity of the nursing workload.
• Analyze and evaluate nursing staff ratio based on acuity and resident’s needs.
• Interpret policy and procedure internally for nursing staff, all ancillary staff, and externally for community and regulatory agencies.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Plan and direct nursing staff orientation, in‑service education, and competency testing.
• Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule.
• Assess resident pre‑admission and/or admission information and determine appropriate level of care.
• Assume responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.

• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• Management experience