Director of Nursing - Intermediate Care Facility

Quest; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest, a leading provider of support services for individuals with disabilities, seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee client health care and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license in Florida, experience in ICF/DD settings, and strong leadership skills. This role involves ensuring quality care delivery and managing nursing staff, with opportunities for growth in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in Florida required.
• 5 years in management or supervisory position required.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversees health care delivery system of clients.
• Ensures compliance with ICF/ID certification and regulations.
• Recruits and trains nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Care

Nursing Documentation

Education

Bachelor or Masters of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

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
• Prior work in ICF/DD setting 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
• Accurately complete nursing documentation
• 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