Director of Nursing - Intermediate Care Facility

Quest, Inc.; Lincoln Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest, Inc. seeks a motivated Director of Nursing for their Intermediate Care Facility in Florida. This role includes overseeing healthcare delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing nursing staff. Ideal candidates will possess a current RN license, significant management experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(K) with company match

PTO and Life Insurance

Student Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Florida required.
• 5 years in management or supervisory position required.
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day health care delivery system of clients.
• Ensures nursing compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor or Masters of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

Director of Nursing - Intermediate Care Facility

2611 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview :
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. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision:
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.

Benefits:
Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

• 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/ID certification 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
• 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 emergency procedures

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Florida required
• Bachelor or Masters of Science in Nursing preferred
• 5 years in management or supervisory position required; leadership role preferred
• Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
• Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
• Use electronic medical record system
• Review, interpret, and implement AHCA/Federal ICF/ID regulations
• Use functional math, analyze, and assess data, and determine appropriate actions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans