Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing at John Knox Village of Central Florida

Company Description

John Knox Village of Central Florida is a Continuing Care Retirement Community situated in Orange City, FL, where more than 800 residents enjoy a variety of living options. The community includes independent living villas and apartments, as well as 60 assisted living beds and 150 skilled nursing beds in its renowned skilled nursing facility, Majestic Oaks. Majestic Oaks specializes in inpatient rehabilitation and memory care services.

With a commitment to quality care, John Knox Village employs over 600 dedicated staff members. To learn more, visit

Role Description

As Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Responsibilities include management of the overall operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with company policies, standards of nursing practices, and governmental regulations. Expertise is required in infection prevention and control, evidence based nursing practice, emergency preparedness, and the long term care industry.

This position serves as a liaison between the Nursing Home Administrator and the nursing staff.

Core Competencies / Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Work with the Administrator, consultants, physicians, and facility staff in planning all aspects of nursing services to include interface with other disciplines and departments.
• Actively participate in the development and achievement of nursing department goals and objectives including performance evaluations, budgets, and educational programming.
• Develop and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice consistent with organizational and external regulatory guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for QAPI projects through data available from various sources including HSAG, Nursing Home Compare, and CASPER and quality measure reports. Responsible to oversee committee performance, and report progress through QA committee.
• Recognize risk management concerns and maintain compliance with reporting per statutory guidelines.
• Oversee compliance with medical records maintenance and records requests.
• Monitor associate relations practices to ensure systems that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and maintaining a positive work environment.

Educational and Other Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility. Minimum of one (1) year of management experience preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facility function.
• Must possess knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirement.

Director

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care