Director of Nursing - RN

Addington Place College Harbor • St. Petersburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Addington Place at College Harbor is seeking a dynamic clinical leader for their skilled nursing team. They are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department at a respected skilled nursing facility in the Saint Petersburg, Florida area. The role involves providing strategic leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, recruiting and training staff, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional resident outcomes. The company emphasizes a resident-centered culture and offers a supportive leadership team.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Florida, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years leadership experience as a DON in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for long-term care.
• Proven ability to build trust, lead with integrity, and foster a culture of accountability.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid Florida RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of Florida nursing home laws, rules, staffing mandates, and federal requirements (e.g. CMS, Medicare/Medicaid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, handle regulatory surveys, implement change effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications in leadership/management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the nursing department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold the highest clinical and quality standards.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing nursing team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional resident outcomes.
• Drive initiatives that enhance staff engagement, clinical processes, and resident satisfaction.
• Lead, manage, and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations for the facility, ensuring care standards are met or exceeded.
• Develop, maintain, and update clinical policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (federal, state, local), including Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) nursing home rules, surveys, audits.
• Oversee staffing — hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and disciplinary action for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Ensure appropriate staff licensing, continuing education, and competency.
• Monitor and manage quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives: infection control, medication management, resident satisfaction, safety, reducing adverse events.
• Coordinate with other departments (rehab, dietary, activities, social services) to ensure integrated care plans.
• Assure accurate documentation of resident assessments, care plans, nurses’ notes, treatment records, etc.
• Ensure that there is a licensed nurse assigned to each shift responsible for nursing services.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, and budget for nursing department; ensure resources are used effectively.
• Serve as a key point of contact with residents, families, physicians, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager