Director of Nursing (DON)

Miramar Post-Acute Care Solutions; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

North Lake Care Center in Lake Park, Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead all clinical operations and nursing services. This full-time executive role requires prior DON experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility and offers strong compensation.

The DON will ensure regulatory compliance, staffing stability, clinical quality, and overall nursing department performance in a dynamic SNF environment.

Qualifications

• Active FL RN license required.
• Minimum 2+ years as Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• 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 SNF

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.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Staff management

Clinical operations

Quality improvement (QAPI)

CMS regulations knowledge

Budget oversight

Education

Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

$130K/Annually

North Lake Care Center

Lake Park, Florida

$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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Why Join North Lake Care Center?

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.