Director of Nursing; DON) Skilled Nursing Facility
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home
North Lake Care Center
Lake Park, Florida
Skilled Nursing Facility
$130K/Annually
Our Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead all clinical operations and nursing services. This is a full-time, permanent executive leadership role requiring prior experience as a Director of Nursing within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
The DON is responsible for regulatory compliance, staffing stability, clinical quality, and overall nursing department performance.
Key Responsibilities- Provide executive oversight of all nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility
- Ensure compliance with CMS and state long-term care regulations
- Maintain survey readiness and lead regulatory inspections and plans of correction
- Oversee staffing strategy, scheduling oversight, and nursing leadership development
- Monitor clinical documentation, infection control practices, and quality indicators
- Lead QAPI initiatives and performance improvement efforts
- Manage nursing department budget and labor oversight
- Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team
- Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility required
- Demonstrated survey experience and regulatory leadership
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care compliance
- Proven ability to manage and retain nursing staff
- Experience overseeing staffing, labor management, and clinical operations in a SNF environment
Hospital-only leadership experience will not be considered.
Compensation- Full-time, permanent executive leadership role
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
At North Lake Care Center, we are committed to setting standards in Skilled Nursing care. Our mission is to provide compassionate and respectful care to our residents, and we are dedicated to creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and supportive.
If you are a motivated and compassionate nursing professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us continue to set standards in Skilled Nursing care.
Candidates must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening via the Florida Clearinghouse.
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